# ScreenZen vs NoteOnly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteOnly at none against ScreenZen's 4. ScreenZen's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 1) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NoteOnly asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ScreenZen against 5.0 for NoteOnly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 50K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of ScreenZen's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteOnly's.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, NoteOnly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | NoteOnly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteonly/id6790184556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [72mn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492594318) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers multiple strategies to help you reduce screen time and control app usage. Features include delayed app opening, timed scrolling interruptions, and customizable app limits. It also provides options for strict blocking, settings protection, and encourages mindful breaks.

**Highlights:** Delayed app opening, Scrolling interruption, Set app goals and limits, Configurable daily schedules, Strict app blocking, Screen time tracking for distracting apps, Settings protection locks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kind Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $20.00 | one-time |
| Fantastic Tip | $40.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Completely reversed my scrolling addiction
- 🚀 Helps manage screen time
- 👍 Excellent app, easy to use
- 👍 Genuinely the best screentime app out there
- 👍 Effective in avoiding doom scrolling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, sometimes doesn't unlock apps
- 🐛 Notifications can't break through
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unlock button not working as expected
- App stops working after some time
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16 update

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options
- Integrate with productivity/to-do apps
- Add more pause/break options
- Improve website blocking functionality


### NoteOnly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteonly/id6790184556)

Capture thoughts instantly with a single, endless note. This app prioritizes privacy with local data storage and iCloud syncing. AI features enhance voice memos and note summaries for easier retrieval.

**Highlights:** Instant thought capture, AI-enhanced voice memos, Markdown and plain text export, Local data storage, iCloud syncing, Reminders and pinned notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is NoteOnly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or NoteOnly?

NoteOnly is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while NoteOnly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or NoteOnly have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor NoteOnly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or NoteOnly?

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and NoteOnly every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on October 13, 2026 and NoteOnly 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.*