Comparison

Event Horizon vs Screen Time Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Event Horizon

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Event Horizon helps you pause before distractions take over. Build shields for distracting apps, websites, and categories. Start a session when you want to focus now, or schedule recurring protection windows for work, study, sleep, and offline time. When a protected app is opened, Event Horizon shows a clear decision screen before the habit loop continues. Choose the right shield strength: • Flexible for lighter sessions • Guarded when you want a deliberate pause before ending early • Locked for high-commitment sessions, with emergency release available when real life needs it What you can do: • Create reusable shield lists • Start timed focus sessions • Schedule recurring protection windows • Block apps, websites, and categories • Review focus time, completed sessions, streaks, and protected days • See breaks and early endings in your log • Keep your focus data private and local Event Horizon is designed around intentional friction, not punishment. It helps you notice the impulse, return to focus, or use a clearly defined exit when you need one. Privacy-first by design: • No account required • No ads • No tracking • No usage telemetry • Focus records stay on your device • Purchases are handled by Apple Use Event Horizon when you want a calmer phone, stronger boundaries, and a clear system for protecting deep work, study, reading, sleep, or any time you want distractions to stay outside. Privacy Policy: https://resisted-range-47e.notion.site/Event-Horizon-Privacy-Policy-35c3da759bca80eeabb2d2d654ad3dba Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Screen Time Control

Features
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Take back your screen time with ScreenPup, a playful focus blocker that helps you spend less time inside the apps you open by accident. Start focus sessions, block distracting apps, set daily limits, schedule screen-free windows, and track your progress with real usage reports. ScreenPup is built for people who want fewer compulsive pickups, less doomscrolling, better sleep, and more time back in their day. What You Get - Focus sessions that block distracting apps while you work, study, or reset - App Lock to limit how often certain apps can be opened each day - Daily time limits for the apps that drain the most attention - Smart schedules for mornings, deep work, wind-down, and bedtime - Limited unlocks and breaks so you can stay flexible without losing control - Real screen time reports with weekly and monthly trends - Focus score, streaks, pickups, and top app insights - Personalized onboarding based on your habits and goals - Reminders and progress signals to help you stay consistent Private & Secure ScreenPup uses your device's Screen Time and usage permissions to power blocking, schedules, and reports. Your focus controls are designed to run on your phone, and ScreenPup does not need access to the specific content you view inside apps. *Note: All features described above require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.screenpup.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.screenpup.app/privacy

Screenshots

Event Horizon4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Event Horizon at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Event Horizon also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Event Horizon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Event Horizon ships an update daily, Screen Time Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Event Horizon versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvent HorizonScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小龙 辛Soleia Technologies (OPC) Private Limited

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Event Horizon

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$6.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Founding Lifetime$79.99
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • ScreenPup Premium Monthly V23 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ScreenPup Premium Yearly V23 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Event Horizon free?
Event Horizon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Event Horizon or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Event Horizon does not.
Which is updated more often, Event Horizon or Screen Time Control?
Event Horizon ships an update daily, and Screen Time Control every 4 days. Most recently, Event Horizon was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 28, 2026.

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