Comparison

Bounded Focus vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Bounded Focus

Features
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Most app blockers fail because you can dismiss them in one tap. Bounded Focus uses Apple Screen Time, so a block actually holds. It survives a force quit, a restart, and a reinstall. Block the apps that pull you in, cut your screen time, and get your focus back. Built for ADHD brains and anyone tired of losing hours to endless scrolling. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Pick the apps and websites that pull you in, social media, games, video, news, and block them on demand or automatically. No more opening Instagram on autopilot. SCHEDULES THAT RUN THEMSELVES Ready made routines like Sleep mode, Work hours, Deep work, and Study session block the right apps at the right times, every day, without you lifting a finger. GROW A FOCUS STREAK Every day you respect your blocks, your garden grows and your streak goes up. A gentle, rewarding way to build the habit, because progress should feel good, not like punishment. SEE YOUR REAL SCREEN TIME A clear breakdown of where your hours actually go, so you can decide what to cut. Your usage stays private, on your device. MADE FOR ADHD No shame, no guilt, no nagging. Grace tokens forgive a slip, so one rough day never breaks your streak. Friction and a calm design help you pause before you doomscroll. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Blocking runs through Apple Screen Time. We never see what you do in your apps. Your data stays on your device. WHY PEOPLE STAY People use Bounded Focus to study, to do deep work, to sleep better, to be present with family, and to finally take their attention back from apps that are designed to keep them hooked. Reclaim your time. Download Bounded Focus and start your first focus streak today. Bounded Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, with a monthly plan and a yearly plan that includes a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://boundedfocus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://boundedfocus.com/privacy

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 β€’ Block selected apps and websites β€’ Start a manual Quick Focus session whenever you need it β€’ Choose 30 minutes, 1 hour, until you turn it off, or a custom duration β€’ Create focus modes for different moments β€’ Run schedules automatically in the background β€’ Use Locked Mode when you want a commitment you cannot end early β€’ 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

Bounded Focus4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bounded Focus and Screen Time Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bounded Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bounded Focus versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBounded FocusScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size86 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDedaldev DooIhor Bilohubov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bounded Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Bounded Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Bounded Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Screen Time Control

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

Questions

Is Bounded Focus free?
Bounded Focus 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 Bounded Focus or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither Bounded Focus nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

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