# Spinbrek vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Control at 5.0 against Spinbrek's 4.3. Spinbrek's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spinbrek sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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.

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Spinbrek ships an update weekly, Screen Time Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spinbrek | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinbrek-cute-app-blocker/id6781065557/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-pause/id6781665628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eagle Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781065559) | [Carlos Velasquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814581124) |

## What reviewers say

### Spinbrek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinbrek-cute-app-blocker/id6781065557)

Regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications. Schedule automatic blocking for work or study, or initiate manual sessions. Earn rewards for focused time and watch your productivity improve.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Customizable schedules, Manual blocking sessions, Earn stars for focus, Flexible controls, Simple setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pause now Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| pause now Pro — Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| pause now Premium — Lifetime | $90.00 | one-time |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-pause/id6781665628)

This app inserts a brief puzzle before you open selected apps, creating a moment of intentionality to reduce mindless scrolling. It offers various puzzles and a premium version for ad removal and full puzzle access.

**Highlights:** Puzzle before app access, Reduces mindless scrolling, Nine calming puzzle types, Customizable app blocking, Intentional use timer, Premium ad-free option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pause Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pause Premium (Annual) | $74.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spinbrek free?

Spinbrek 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.

### Which has better reviews, Spinbrek or Screen Time Control?

Screen Time Control is rated higher. Spinbrek averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Spinbrek or Screen Time Control have ads?

Screen Time Control shows ads; Spinbrek does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spinbrek or Screen Time Control?

Spinbrek ships an update weekly, and Screen Time Control fortnightly. Most recently, Spinbrek was updated on October 7, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*