Comparison

Screen Time Control vs Stop Doomscrolling

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

Head to head
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

About

Stop Doomscrolling

Features
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You open Instagram to check one thing and look up 40 minutes later. Tomari puts a pause in that moment. Pick the apps you open out of habit, and the next time you tap one, a block screen asks whether you really need it right now. Close it and move on, or complete a short challenge and use the app for the minutes you choose. When time is up, it locks again. โ—† A Pause, Not a Wall Every block screen offers two choices: close it, or use the app. Closing takes one tap. Opening takes a moment of effort. That small gap is where most habitual opens end. โ—† Short Challenges, Your Choice Deep Breath, Type a Phrase, Second Thought, or Math Problem. Premium adds Speak on Camera and Speak Out Loud, where you read a short sentence to yourself. Speech recognition runs on your iPhone, and nothing is recorded. โ—† Unlock for Minutes, Not for Good Choose 1 to 30 minutes and a reason for opening. A Live Activity on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island counts down the time. When it ends, the app is blocked again. โ—† Cooldown After you unlock one app, every locked app stays locked for a cooldown you set. One "just a minute" doesn't turn into three. โ—† Deep Focus (Premium) Set the hours and weekdays when locked apps can't be opened at all, not even with a challenge. Study time, work hours, or the hour before bed. โ—† Block Websites Completely Add a domain and it stays blocked in Safari. No challenge, no timer. โ—† See What Changed The History tab counts how often you closed the block screen versus how often you opened an app, by day, week, and month, along with the reasons you picked. โ—† Built on Apple's Screen Time Tomari uses Apple's Screen Time frameworks to block apps. Your app list, records, and reasons stay on your iPhone. No sign-up needed. Your privacy comes first. Tomari is free with one locked app, four challenges, and ads. Tomari Premium: โ€ข Unlimited locked apps and websites โ€ข Speak on Camera and Speak Out Loud challenges โ€ข Deep Focus schedule โ€ข Full History with per-app stats and highlights โ€ข No ads Choose a monthly or annual subscription with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.essentialapps.site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.essentialapps.site/privacy.html

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
Stop Doomscrolling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Screen Time Control at 16.4 against Stop Doomscrolling's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Stop Doomscrolling sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Screen Time Control versus Stop Doomscrolling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlStop Doomscrolling
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better26.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoleia Technologies (OPC) Private LimitedEssential(Apps)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

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

Stop Doomscrolling

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly Saving$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Saving$12.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stop Doomscrolling free?
Stop Doomscrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or Stop Doomscrolling have ads?
Both Screen Time Control and Stop Doomscrolling show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Stop Doomscrolling?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 4 days, and Stop Doomscrolling every 4 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stop Doomscrolling on October 31, 2026.

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