# Screen Time Control vs Pause

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pause at none against Screen Time Control's 2. Pause also leads on ads (none vs shown). Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-pause/id6781665628/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Velasquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814581124) | [MADHURI ANNABHEEMOJU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794457594) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-screen-time-control/id6794457262)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pause free?

Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Screen Time Control shows ads; Pause does not.

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