Screen Time Control vs Atosuma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time Control
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Focus better. Scroll less. Take back control with Ocus. Ocus is a powerful focus and screen time app designed to help you stay productive, reduce distractions, and build healthier digital habits. Whether you're studying, working, reading, or simply trying to spend less time on distracting apps, Ocus gives you flexible tools to stay in control. Simple to set up and easy to use, Ocus helps you focus on what matters most. Key Features - Block distracting apps and websites instantly - Create deep focus sessions with custom schedules - Set app usage goals and intentional unlock limits - Pause before opening distracting apps - Reduce endless scrolling with smart interruptions - Customise focus rules by time and day - Stay motivated with streaks and productivity tracking - Lock settings to prevent bypassing restrictions - Minimal, fast, and privacy-friendly experience Ocus is built for students, creators, professionals, and anyone looking to improve focus and reduce screen time. Subscription & Pricing Some features may require an active subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime from your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Pricing may vary by region. Privacy Policy Ocus is designed with privacy in mind. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Any analytics or diagnostic information collected is used only to improve app performance, reliability, and user experience. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy: https://swiftybrains.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions By using Ocus, you agree to our Terms of Use and End User License Agreement. Terms & Conditions: https://swiftybrains.com/terms-of-use/ Contact Support Need help, found a bug, or have a feature request? Contact us anytime: contact.swiftybrains@gmail.com
Atosuma
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by requiring you to complete focus sessions before you can unlock your apps. Earn keys by exercising, studying, or working, and spend them to access your phone, naturally capping your usage.
- Complete focus sessions to earn keys
- Spend keys to unlock apps
- Lock unlimited apps and categories (Pro)
- Set custom focus session lengths (Pro)
- Allow essential apps during focus (Pro)
- Adjust unlock difficulty (Pro)
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Atosuma is an iPhone app that locks the apps you open out of habit, like social media and video apps. You open locked apps with keys you earn by focusing on things like studying or work. By default, one hour of focus lets you use those apps for up to 20 minutes. Tasks first. Scroll later. Atosuma doesn't ban scrolling. It flips the order of your tasks and your scrolling. Get your tasks done first, and social media and videos come after. The more you put scrolling off, the less time you naturally end up spending on it. Many app blockers let you get more time with a single tap. With Atosuma, unlocking your apps takes keys, and the only way to get keys is to focus on something. When you run out of keys, your locked apps stay locked until you focus again and earn more. β How it works 1. Pick your apps Choose the apps you lose track of time in. Once you pick them, they won't open without keys. 2. Focus to earn keys When you begin a task, start the timer in Atosuma. The longer you focus, the more keys you earn. 3. Choose a time and unlock Decide how many minutes you want, then spend the matching number of keys to unlock your apps. When the time is up, your apps lock again automatically. If you stop the timer early, you still get keys for the time you focused. If you re-lock your apps early, your unused keys come back. The Atosuma home screen also shows your screen time for the day. If you tend to reach for your phone before getting to the things you need to do, Atosuma is for you. Start with today's tasks and try flipping the order. Some features require Atosuma Pro, a paid auto-renewing subscription. Atosuma uses Apple's Screen Time framework to lock apps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.atosuma.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.atosuma.app/en/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Screen Time Control at 4 against Atosuma's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Atosuma sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Atosuma weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | Atosuma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swifty Brains LLP | Kagami, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- Ocus Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Ocus Pro$6.991 Month
- OCUS Pro$19.991 Year
Atosuma
- Atosuma Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
- Atosuma Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Atosuma Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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