Comparison

Svala 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

Svala

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Take back control of your screen time—without giving up the apps you enjoy. Svala is a calm, flexible app blocker that helps you use distracting apps and websites more intentionally. Choose what you want to limit, set a daily allowance for each day of the week, and let Svala step in when your time is up. When you reach a limit, Svala shows a clear shield that interrupts automatic scrolling. You can close the app and move on, or make a deliberate choice to unlock a little more time with a quick challenge. WHY SVALA? • Set daily limits for selected apps and websites • Choose different allowances for different days • Block distractions automatically when a limit is reached • Unlock optional extra time with quick challenges • Use an emergency unlock when you really need access • Keep your limits and Screen Time selections on your device BUILT FOR BETTER SCREEN HABITS Svala adds a small, intentional pause between impulse and action. That moment of friction can help you scroll less, avoid automatic app opens, and build healthier habits—without complicated routines or rigid focus sessions. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Svala does not collect, track, or sell your personal data. Your limits and Screen Time selections stay on your device. There are no ads, subscriptions or accounts. HOW IT WORKS Svala uses Apple’s Screen Time technologies to monitor the apps and websites you select and display a shield when a daily limit is reached. Screen Time authorization is required for these features. Your time. Your limits. Your choice.

About

Screen Time Control

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Take back your attention with Unsway, a calm app and website blocker for iPhone. Choose the apps and websites that distract you. Start Quick Focus in seconds, use a timer that fits your day, or create automatic schedules for work, study, evenings, and sleep. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Block selected apps and websites • Start a manual Quick Focus session whenever you need it • Choose 30 minutes, 1 hour, until you turn it off, or a custom duration • Create focus modes for different moments • Run schedules automatically in the background • Use Locked Mode when you want a commitment you cannot end early • See focused time, completed sessions, completion rate, and streaks FREE AND PRO Free includes one focus mode and manual Quick Focus. Unsway Pro unlocks additional modes, automatic schedules, Locked Mode, and full progress insights. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Unsway uses Apple’s Screen Time frameworks to apply your choices on your device. Your selected apps and websites are represented by private system tokens and are not sent to our analytics services. Less pull. More intention. Terms: https://unswayapp.com/terms/ Privacy: https://unswayapp.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Svala4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Svala at none against Screen Time Control's 2. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Svala asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Svala versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSvalaScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian KalitaIhor Bilohubov

In-app purchases

None

Svala

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Unsway Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Unsway Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Svala free?
Svala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Svala or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither Svala nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

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