# noteE vs Screen Time Buddy

The clearest difference is ads: noteE at none against Screen Time Buddy's shown. noteE also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Screen Time Buddy's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. noteE sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Screen Time Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of noteE's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screen Time Buddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

noteE ships an update every 9 days, Screen Time Buddy monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | noteE | Screen Time Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-notes-and-docs/id1669201695/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-buddy-focus/id6535687314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 294 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huaxia Xufu (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669199483) | [Power Insights Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756924647) |

## What reviewers say

### noteE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notee-ai-notes-and-docs/id1669201695)

This app transforms handwritten notes into text with AI, recognizes math formulas, and generates review questions. It also creates mind maps from notes, answers questions in natural language, and supports various export formats. Enjoy unlimited note-taking with customizable templates and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** AI handwriting conversion, Smart formula recognition, AI-generated review questions, AI mind map generation, Natural language Q&A search, Export to PDF, PNG, JPEG, iCloud backup and sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 书笺森罗（周版本） | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 书笺森罗（月版本） | $3.99 | per month |
| 书笺森罗（季度版本） | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 书笺森罗（年度版本） | $7.99 | per year |
| 书笺森罗 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Screen Time Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-buddy-focus/id6535687314)

This app transforms reducing screen time into a fun, game-like experience. It uses app limits, friend accountability, and character progression to help users regain control of their phone usage and improve focus.

**Highlights:** Gamified screen time reduction, App limits and blocking, Friend accountability system, Character progression and evolution, Weekly leaderboards, Focus and productivity improvement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Powermate Pro monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Screen Time Buddy Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is noteE free?

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

### Is Screen Time Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, noteE or Screen Time Buddy?

Screen Time Buddy is rated higher. noteE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Screen Time Buddy averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do noteE or Screen Time Buddy have ads?

Screen Time Buddy shows ads; noteE does not.

### Which is updated more often, noteE or Screen Time Buddy?

noteE ships an update every 9 days, and Screen Time Buddy monthly. Most recently, noteE was updated on August 8, 2026 and Screen Time Buddy on September 21, 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.*