Best Screen Time Management Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Freedom is ranked #1 of 36 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of StayFree and Opal. The best-ranked option with a free plan is StayFree. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Freedom at $0.28/mo.
If you want to change how much time you spend on your devices, screen time management apps offer tools for setting boundaries and reviewing usage. Compared on application limits, scheduled limits, and focus sessions, they show different ways to shape a routine; usage reports and history retention help you see what information is available afterward. Check supported platforms and devices included against the devices you use, and weigh free plans against paid-from prices. Freedom, StayFree, and Opal are among the entries to compare. Consider which controls matter most to you, and whether you want to focus on setting limits, building focused sessions, or looking back at your usage.
36 screen time management apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Screen Time Management Apps in tiers by the score this site gives them, S at the top. 14 of the 25 on this page have an Android app.
- 6 AppBlockAndroidFree 6.8
- 7 FocuslyFree 6.8
- 8 one secAndroid$1.67/mo 6.8
- 9 HikageFree 6.7
- 10 Lock Me OutAndroidFree 6.7
- 11 FocusMeAndroid 6.6
- 12 Google Digital WellbeingAndroidFree 6.6
- 13 ManicTimeAndroid$7/mo 6.6
- 14 RescueTime$7/mo 6.4
- 15 ActionDashAndroid 6.3
- 16 Screen TimeAndroid 6.2
- 17 ActivityWatchAndroid 6.1
- 18 Timing 6.0
- 19 Apple Screen Time 5.8
- 20 Rize 5.8
- 21 DesklyFree 5.6
- 22 Focusd 5.6
- 23 Jomo 5.6
- 24 Roots 5.6
- 25 ScreenTimeTrack 5.6
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which screen time management app is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Freedom is ranked #1 of 36 with a score of 7.3. StayFree is second and Opal third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Freedom has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.28/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.