Fried vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fried
This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.
- Block distracting apps
- Set daily limits
- Focus sessions
- Smart schedules
- Screen time insights
- Focus companion
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Stop losing hours to your phone. Fried is a playful screen time control app that helps you spend less time scrolling and more time living. Block distracting apps, set limits that actually stick, and keep Pebble happy while you stay focused. Less scrolling. More life. What you get: • Block distracting apps before they steal your attention • Daily limits that help you spend less time on your phone • Focus sessions for work, school, studying, and deep work • Smart schedules for bedtime, mornings, and daily routines • Gentle reminders before you go over your limits • Screen time insights to track your progress • Pebble, your tiny focus companion, who reacts to your habits PRIVATE & SECURE Fried uses Apple's Screen Time API to block apps and manage screen time directly on your device. Your data stays on your device and is never sold or shared. Some features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://app.notion.com/p/Terms-of-Service-382e65a7343180e9a443da1aeb2abf9b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Fried-Privacy-Policy-382e65a7343180a48fd7d604ca50fe82?source=copy_link
Screen Time Control
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Screen Time Control: Focus Take control of your digital life and build healthier screen habits with Screen Time Control: Focus. Reduce distractions, stay productive, and spend more time on what truly matters. Whether you're working, studying, or simply looking to cut down on excessive phone use, our smart tools help you stay focused every day. Stay Focused Reduce unnecessary phone usage and create healthier daily habits with intelligent screen time management. Block Distracting Apps Limit access to distracting apps during work, study, family time, or bedtime to improve concentration and productivity. Build Better Habits Create personalized schedules and daily limits to develop long-term digital wellness habits. Track Your Progress Monitor your screen usage with clear insights and statistics. View your daily activity and celebrate improvements over time. Smart Focus Sessions Start distraction-free focus sessions to help you complete tasks, study efficiently, and achieve your goals. Custom Schedules Create different focus schedules for work, school, exercise, bedtime, or personal time. Daily Goals Set realistic screen time goals and stay motivated with progress tracking and reminders. Why Choose Screen Time Control: Focus? • Reduce daily screen time • Block distracting apps • Improve focus and productivity • Build healthier digital habits • Track daily and weekly progress • Create personalized schedules • Simple, fast, and easy to use • Clean and intuitive interface • Privacy-focused experience • Designed for students, professionals, and families Whether you're trying to reduce social media use, improve productivity, study without distractions, or create healthier phone habits, Screen Time Control: Focus gives you the tools you need to stay in control. Download today and start building healthier screen habits with Screen Time Control: Focus. Privacy policy : https://screentimecontrolfocus.blogspot.com Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/brtermsofuse/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fried at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Fried | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carter Clark | Bhavnaben Rupareliya |
In-app purchases
Fried
- Fried Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Fried Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Screen Time Control
- Weekly [ 1 Week ]$0.997 Days
- Monthly [ 1 Month ]$2.491 Month
- Yearly [ 1 Year ]$7.991 Year









