Comparison

Screen Time Control vs NOVA PROTECT

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

Regain control of your productivity by restricting access to distracting apps. Set daily limits, schedules, and receive reminders to stay focused and reduce impulse usage. Improve your attention and build healthier mobile habits.

Highlights
  • Restrict access to selected apps
  • Block apps during focus sessions
  • Set daily app time limits
  • Schedule app blocking times
  • Receive time limit reminders
  • Reduce distractions and multitasking
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Features • Select the apps you want to restrict access to and regain control of your productivity. • Block apps while focused, and you can always take a break to temporarily unblock them. • Set app limits, block when a daily limits is reached (ex. 30 minutes). • Get timely reminder notifications when reach a time limits. • Set schedules for when to block apps (ex. every weekday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). • Helps you control impulse clicks, reduce social media opens. • Work better by reducing distractions and multitasking. • Be more mindful of how you invest your time and attention. • Reduce the use of mobile phone and maintain good health habits. • Get a better night's sleep without getting lost in the scroll. Most of the app's content is free. Some selected features require the purchase of a full version in the app. These prices are in U.S. dollars (USD) and pricing may vary in other currencies and countries. Actual fees may be converted to your local currency, depending on your country of residence. Tips App Lock use Apple's Screen Time API in order to block apps. App Lock can't access and will never see your private data (apps used, what you've viewed, etc). Works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device.

About

NOVA PROTECT

Features
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Nossa plataforma é inovadora na Gestão, Comunicação e Segurança dos Condomínios, com recursos que proporcionam mais facilidade, conforto e segurança aos usuários. Você pode abrir as portas e ser notificado quando chegar no Condomínio. Além disso, nossa plataforma possui diversas integrações com soluções que vão auxiliar o seu dia a dia.

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
NOVA PROTECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOVA PROTECT at none against Screen Time Control's 1. NOVA PROTECT also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 1). On price 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 Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NOVA PROTECT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update monthly, NOVA PROTECT weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Screen Time Control versus NOVA PROTECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlNOVA PROTECT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeebex Tech Ltd.Nova Net

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Screen Time Control

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$19.99
None

NOVA PROTECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOVA PROTECT free?
NOVA PROTECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time Control or NOVA PROTECT have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor NOVA PROTECT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or NOVA PROTECT?
Screen Time Control ships an update monthly, and NOVA PROTECT weekly. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and NOVA PROTECT on October 25, 2026.

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