Castiglione vs Samir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Castiglione
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Bienvenue sur l’application du Projet 12-14 Castiglione. Cette application est destinée à l’ensemble des parties prenantes qui souhaitent s’informer sur le Projet. Ses fonctionnalités simples et personnalisées permettent de suivre l’actualité et l’avancement du chantier, de retrouver l’ensemble de nos publications ou bien de nous remonter vos suggestions.
Samir
This app helps you regain control over your scrolling habits by providing real-time awareness of your screen time. Receive customizable, gentle reminders to stay mindful and break free from endless scrolling, allowing you to use your time more intentionally.
- Real-time scrolling notifications
- Customizable app tracking
- Adjustable reminder frequency
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
- Lightweight and battery-friendly
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Ever found yourself doomscrolling for 1 hour long? You’re not alone losing track of time while scrolling. Samir helps you break free from endless scrolling by making you aware of your screen time in real-time. With gentle, customizable reminders, you’ll stay in control - not your feed. STAY MINDFUL AS YOU SCROLL Social media apps are designed to keep you scrolling endlessly. Samir interrupts the cycle by sending you push notifications while you scroll, reminding you how much time has passed. It’s like a reality check, right when you need it. KEY FEATURES 1. Real-Time Awareness: Get notifications reminding you how long you've been scrolling. No more losing hours to the void. 2. Customizable Alerts: Choose which apps to track and how often you want to be reminded. Stay flexible and in control. 3. Simple & Automatic: No need to check another app. Just set up your preferences, and Samir does the rest. 4. Privacy-First Design: No tracking, no data collection. Your screen time is your business. 5. Lightweight & Battery-Friendly: Works seamlessly in the background without draining your battery. HOW IT WORKS? 1. Select the apps from which you want to track scrolling 2. Set your reminder frequency, every minute by default 3. That’s it! Start scrolling with awareness. We'll send you real-time notifications reminding you how long you've been scrolling. WHY USE SAMIR? We all want to spend our time wisely, but social media makes it easy to lose track. Samir keeps you mindful, helping you scroll with intention instead of habit. Whether you're looking to be more productive, reduce screen time, or just be more present in your life, this app is your secret weapon. Download Samir today and take back control of your time. Terms of Use (EULA): - https://delmaass.com/projects/howlong/terms - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Some features may require additional purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Castiglione at none against Samir's 2. Castiglione also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). Samir's advantage is device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. Samir sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Castiglione asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Castiglione | Samir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Valneo | Louis Delmas |
In-app purchases
Castiglione
No in-app purchases
Samir
- Samir Pro$8.991 Month
- Samir Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year









