Comparison

Noto vs Prune Screen Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Noto

A modern writing and note-taking application offering powerful text editing tools and extensive organization features. It supports unlimited attachments and various export formats, with optional Pro features for enhanced functionality. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

Highlights
  • Powerful text editing tools
  • Unlimited attachments (Pro)
  • Dark mode
  • iCloud sync
  • Gesture organization
  • Multiple export formats
  • Desktop-class organization
Features
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Features: - Powerful text editing tools - Bold / Italic / Underline / Strikethrough / Highlight - Number list / Bullet list / Check list - Unlimited attachments (Pro): - Image / Video / Scan / Drawing / File - Table / Block quote / Code / Math Equation - Dark mode - iCloud sync - Organize with gesture - Export to HTML, Markdown, PDF, & JPG - Lock notes (Pro) - Desktop class organization - Drag to reorder your list and paragraph - Drag to organize your notes - Rapid multi select Noto is free to use, including iCloud Sync support. Unlock Noto Pro to enable all features including * Attachments * Note lock * Export * Support future Noto development Terms and Conditions: https://noto.ink/terms Privacy Policy: https://noto.ink/privacy

About

Prune Screen Time

Manage your phone usage with a visual calendar interface. Schedule app and website blocking, set daily time limits, and create custom routines to focus on what matters.

Highlights
  • Visual calendar interface
  • App and website blocking
  • Customizable schedules
  • Daily time limits
  • Location-based blocking (Premium)
  • Never Allowed app list (Premium)
Features
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Plan your screen time like you plan your week. Prune brings the familiar feel of a calendar to managing your phone. Choose the apps and websites you want to manage, decide when your plans apply, and see your schedule laid out visually. Plan a focused afternoon, a quieter evening, or a routine that repeats throughout your week. With your plans in one clear view, it’s easy to see what happens when—and make changes as your life changes. Your days aren’t all the same. Your screen time plans can reflect that. START WITH FREE • Unlimited one-time plans. Create a plan for a study session, an afternoon of work, or time with family. • One recurring schedule. Set up a plan that repeats on the days and times you choose. • App and website blocking. Choose what to block while your plan is active. • Daily Limits. Set how much time you want to allow each day. • Open Limits. Set a daily allowance for opening selected apps. • A visual calendar. See your plans laid out across your week so you can understand your schedule at a glance. MORE FLEXIBILITY WITH PREMIUM • Multiple recurring schedules. Create separate routines for different parts of your week. • Location-based blocking. Choose locations where a plan turns on automatically. • Always-on plans. Keep a plan running indefinitely, with no schedule at all. • Never Allowed. Build a list of apps that stays blocked without needing a plan. COMING SOON: VINE Build a private circle with people you choose. Support for more than one Vine will be a Premium feature. Vine is not included in this release. Set the plan. Prune follows it. Make room for what matters. Prune is free to download and use with the features listed above. Premium features require a paid subscription. Privacy policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=bff3810f-4353-4670-aafd-fafef2c3c113 Terms & Conditions: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=aeeaabff-3abe-4cc3-8654-f63daca04fcb Questions? steven@prune.life

Screenshots

Noto4 screens
Prune Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prune Screen Time at 5.0 against Noto's 4.6. Noto's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Prune Screen Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prune Screen Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noto has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, Prune Screen Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Noto versus Prune Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotoPrune Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoysauce LabPrune, LLC

Customer experience

Noto

All ratings1,294 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews351 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral14.5%
Negative17.1%

Prune Screen Time

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Noto

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Folders and notes disappearing after updates
  • Crashes when trying to access certain folders
  • Widgets not displaying note content properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add tags or keywords for better organization
  • Improve table editing and formatting
  • Implement better export options (PDF, HTML, etc.)
  • Add support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
  • Integrate calendar and reminder features
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  • Allow custom backgrounds and themes

Prune Screen Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Noto

Subscriptions2
  • Noto Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Noto Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Noto Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Prune Screen Time

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Prune Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Noto free?
Noto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prune Screen Time free?
Prune Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Noto or Prune Screen Time?
Prune Screen Time is rated higher. Noto averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Prune Screen Time averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Noto or Prune Screen Time have ads?
Neither Noto nor Prune Screen Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noto or Prune Screen Time?
Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, and Prune Screen Time fortnightly. Most recently, Noto was updated on November 3, 2026 and Prune Screen Time on October 31, 2026.

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