# Parental Control Netspark vs Note Beast

The clearest difference is rating: Note Beast at 4.7 against Parental Control Netspark's 2.4. Note Beast also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Parental Control Netspark's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parental Control Netspark sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year and Note Beast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note Beast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 18 respectively.

Parental Control Netspark ships an update every 3 months, Note Beast every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parental Control Netspark | Note Beast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-netspark/id1280482395/reviews) | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NetSpark LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280482394) | [Akiva Hershkowitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636750976) |

## What reviewers say

### Parental Control Netspark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-netspark/id1280482395)

This app offers comprehensive content filtering for videos, images, and text to protect children online. It allows parents to set screen time limits, block inappropriate content, and receive alerts for concerning activity. The app also prevents its own removal without parental consent.

**Highlights:** Real-time content filtering (video, image, text), Removal prevention, Parental alerts for sexting and app installations, Predefined and custom filters, Screen time limits, Manage multiple accounts remotely

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netspark Filtration | $89.99 | per year |


### Note Beast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369)

Organize your music library, create playlists, and share music sheets in real-time with bandmates. Download sheets for offline use and host synchronized band sessions for effortless collaboration, online or offline.

**Highlights:** Cloud-hosted music library, Organize songs with folders and notes, Download sheets for offline use, Synchronized band sessions, Real-time collaboration, Cross-device synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Beast Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Basic | $99.99 | per year |
| Note Beast Pro | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parental Control Netspark free?

Parental Control Netspark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Note Beast free?

Note Beast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parental Control Netspark or Note Beast?

Note Beast is rated higher. Parental Control Netspark averages 2.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Note Beast averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Parental Control Netspark or Note Beast have ads?

Neither Parental Control Netspark nor Note Beast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parental Control Netspark or Note Beast?

Parental Control Netspark ships an update every 3 months, and Note Beast every 5 weeks. Most recently, Parental Control Netspark was updated on October 10, 2026 and Note Beast on October 1, 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.*