Comparison

Screen Time Limit vs Transcribe Now

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Limit

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers two modes: Gentle for softer nudges and Firm mode for strict limits that cannot be easily bypassed, ensuring you stick to your goals.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Block distracting websites
  • Set daily time limits per app
  • Schedule app blocking times
  • Lock settings with a PIN
  • Weekly emergency pass
Features
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Willpower isn't enough. Firm mode takes the choice away: once your time's up, that app stays locked until midnight. A PIN won't open it and you can't edit the rule; your one way out is the weekly Emergency Pass. No more 'just five more minutes,' so you can live the life you actually want. FIRM MODE: LIMITS THAT STAY PUT Some limits are easy to dismiss. Firm mode is built so yours aren't. Once a rule's time runs out, that rule is locked until midnight, and you can't switch back to Gentle until midnight. Firm mode is part of Premium. GENTLE MODE: FREE Prefer a softer nudge? Gentle mode blocks your apps when time is up, and you can change the rule if you really need to. Add a PIN so changing it takes a deliberate step. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Block distracting apps • Block websites you waste time on • Set daily time limits per app • Set schedules for when apps are blocked • Lock the app's settings with a PIN • Emergency Pass: one a week, for when you truly need it. NO CLUTTER No gems, no streak games. Just your limits, kept. OUR GOAL We're working to make App Blocker the best screen time app on the App Store. Lots of updates are coming, and we read every review. PRICING App Blocker is free to use with Gentle mode. Premium unlocks Firm mode. The Yearly plan comes with a 7-day free trial. Subscription required for Premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.salixlabs.com/privacy/app-blocker Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Transcribe Now

This AI-powered app accurately transcribes audio and video, including live meetings and voice memos. It automatically generates concise notes, offers customizable formatting, and provides intelligent summarization of recordings. Break language barriers with multi-language support.

Highlights
  • Live audio and video transcription
  • Automatic note generation
  • Intelligent summarization
  • Keyword search within notes
  • Multi-language support
  • Customizable note templates
Features
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AI Notetaker: Your Intelligent Transcription and Note-Taking Companion Elevate your productivity with AI Notetaker, the ultimate AI-powered transcription and note-taking app. Effortless Transcription Accurately transcribe audio and video files, live meetings, and voice memos. Experience the power of real-time transcription for seamless note-taking during lectures and meetings. Break language barriers with support for multiple languages. Smart Note-Taking Automatically generate concise and informative notes from your recordings. Customize your notes with templates and formatting options to suit your preferences. Quickly find specific information within your notes and transcripts using powerful keyword search. Intelligent Summarization Generate comprehensive summaries of your recordings, highlighting key points and insights. Adjust the length of your summaries to fit your needs, from brief overviews to detailed reports. Experience the future of note-taking. Download AI Notetaker today and unlock the power of AI to simplify your life.

Screenshots

Screen Time Limit4 screens
Transcribe Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screen Time Limit and Transcribe Now both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Transcribe Now's written reviews are positive against 62% of Screen Time Limit's. Transcribe Now also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Screen Time Limit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Transcribe Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Screen Time Limit against 4.4 for Transcribe Now. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 74 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Screen Time Limit's written reviews are positive against 94% of Transcribe Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, Transcribe Now every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen Time Limit versus Transcribe Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time LimitTranscribe Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (44 ratings) — better4.4 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4474 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalix Labs LLCOmni AI Lab

Customer experience

Screen Time Limit

All ratings44 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

Transcribe Now

All ratings74 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%

Bugs and requests

Screen Time Limit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Transcribe Now

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Did not transcribe audio
  • Commercials interrupt text readout and stop playback
  • Bugs in the AI summary generator
  • Does not automatically insert full stops and commas
  • Speech-to-text cuts out too early
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  • Continuous speech-to-text records unwanted speech
  • Standard mode is too short

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to take a photo of text and read it
  • Correct issue with commercials interrupting playback
  • Automate emailing of transcripts and summaries
  • Automatically insert full stops and commas
  • Allow speaking more before cutting out
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  • Web/PC version for syncing files across devices
  • Guidance on how to utilize offline feature

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Screen Time Limit

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Parental Monthly (Classic)$5.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly (Classic)$6.991 Month
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  • Parental Yearly (Classic)$14.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly B (Classic)$14.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly A (Classic)$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
10 purchases

Transcribe Now

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Unlimited Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Unlimited$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Unlimited$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly Unlimited$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Unlimited$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited Free Trial3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Extra 1 hour package$3.99
  • Mega Sale Time Credit 10 hours$14.99
  • Extra 10 hours package$24.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Limit free?
Screen Time Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transcribe Now free?
Transcribe Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Limit or Transcribe Now?
Screen Time Limit is rated higher. Screen Time Limit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Transcribe Now averages 4.4 from 74 ratings.
Do Screen Time Limit or Transcribe Now have ads?
Neither Screen Time Limit nor Transcribe Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or Transcribe Now?
Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Transcribe Now every 3 days. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on November 7, 2026 and Transcribe Now on November 4, 2026.

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