Comparison

Budli 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

Budli

This app helps you reduce screen time by gamifying app blocking. A virtual pet thrives when you stay off distracting apps, evolving as you reclaim your time. It offers gentle reminders and focus sessions, designed for distractible minds.

Highlights
  • Gamified app blocking with a virtual pet
  • Pet evolves based on time saved
  • Focus sessions for deep work
  • Gentle 'are you sure?' prompts
  • Personalized daily rituals
  • App blocking built on Apple Screen Time
Features
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Meet your Budli - a tiny pet that thrives when you stay off the apps that eat your day. Less doomscrolling, more life. No white-knuckle willpower required. WHY CARE WORKS WHEN GUILT DOESN'T Most blockers say "stop" - but your phone is right there, and one tap later you're back. Budli gives you a reason instead: a little creature that grows on the time you win back. You're not breaking a rule, you're looking after someone. That tiny shift is what makes it stick. HOW IT WORKS - Pick your trap apps - the ones you open without thinking - Stay under your daily limit and your Budli grows, evolves, and cheers you on - Go over and you lose XP - the next evolution stalls until you're back under - Open a trap app anyway and your Budli steps in with a soft "are you sure?" - a pause, not a wall of shame WHAT'S INSIDE - Real app blocking, built on Apple Screen Time - not another reminder you swipe away - One pet, seven forms - it evolves on the hours you win back, and stalls when the scroll wins - Deep Focus sessions for when you need to be unreachable - Honest stats that show where your hours really go - judged by no one - Tiny daily rituals - stretch, sunlight, a mindful break - for you and your pet - Emergency passes, because some days life actually needs your phone MADE FOR DISTRACTIBLE BRAINS If you've ever tapped "15 more minutes" and meant it every single time, Budli was built for you. Gentle structure, visible progress, zero shame - friendly to ADHD brains and anyone whose thumb has a mind of its own. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Screen Time data never leaves your device. No accounts, no tracking, no selling your attention back to you. What would you do with two extra hours a day? Your Budli can't wait to find out. BUDLI PLUS Budli requires a subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings - no hoops, no dark patterns. Terms of Use: https://budliapp.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://budliapp.netlify.app/privacy

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

Budli4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Budli at none against Screen Time Control's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Budli sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Budli versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudliScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn UscholdSoleia Technologies (OPC) Private Limited

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Budli

Subscriptions6
  • Budli Plus: App Blocker Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Budli Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Budli Plus: Screen Time Coach$19.991 Year
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  • Budli Plus: Screen Time Coach$29.991 Year
  • Budli Plus: Focus Pet Annual$39.991 Year
  • Budli Plus: Focus Pet Annual$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Budli Lifetime$49.99
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 Budli free?
Budli 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 Budli or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Budli does not.
Which is updated more often, Budli or Screen Time Control?
Budli ships an update every 4 days, and Screen Time Control every 4 days. Most recently, Budli was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 12, 2026.

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