Screen Time Control vs portal.3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time Control
This app helps you reduce smartphone usage by introducing gentle friction to app access. It sets time limits and encourages mindful engagement, preventing mindless scrolling and promoting focus on important activities.
- Gentle friction for app access
- Mindful breathing task before opening apps
- Customizable time limits for app usage
- Automatic app closure after time limit
- Intercepts unconscious app launches
- Focus on habit change, not strict blocking
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You’ve arrived at this app because you want to rethink how you use your smartphone—and that alone is something to be proud of. Just by searching for an app to help with restrictions, you’ve already taken the first step toward changing your habits. That small step, repeated consistently, can take you farther than you ever imagined. NoMore is here to quietly support you on that journey. By reducing screen time, you’ll be able to focus more deeply on studying, work, or hobbies. You’ll find more mental space, and your daily life will gradually come into balance. NoMore was created to support exactly that kind of change. ---------- That said, lasting change needs a system that’s sustainable and stress-free. Just as extreme diets are harmful and likely to rebound, extreme digital detoxes or harsh restrictions can feel frustrating and often lead users to delete the app. Overly strict limits don’t last. But if it’s too easy to bypass the restriction, it doesn’t work either. That’s why NoMore is designed with “not too weak, not too strong” limits—just enough to create a lasting experience without frustration. Instead of completely blocking access, NoMore lets you open apps if you really want to. But to do so, you’ll need to complete a brief breathing task, which helps prevent mindless app opening. This subtle friction makes you pause—and helps you open apps only when truly necessary. This approach is supported by behavioral science: adding small obstacles or distancing yourself from bad habits makes them easier to change. ---------- In addition, NoMore lets you set time limits—like “only 5 minutes” or “only 10 minutes”—before opening social media or games. When the set time ends, the app automatically closes, helping you avoid slipping into 30-minute or hour-long scroll sessions without realizing. Many users have told us this feature has been a real lifesaver. ---------- NoMore doesn’t rely on a “Start” button to begin blocking. After all, if you can tap that button, you’re already in study mode or focus mode. But the real danger is before that—when you’re aimlessly picking up your phone. Right after waking up, while on the toilet, in bed before sleep, or when taking a short break after a task or study session— NoMore steps in with a gentle brake before those moments turn into hours of mindless scrolling. We’ve also chosen not to rely on time-based blocking like “limit from 10pm to 11pm.” Because even if you block nighttime use, what if you end up scrolling all day? Instead, NoMore focuses on gently intercepting unconscious app launches throughout the entire day. ---------- You don’t have to be perfect. Even stopping yourself once a day from opening an app out of habit is real progress. Let’s shape your days with NoMore—little by little. Make space for what matters: studying, working, playing, and becoming more of who you want to be.
portal.3
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【機能の一部】 ・即座にアクセスできるクイックメモ テキストメモも、サイレント撮影画像も、配布資料もすべてアプリで、講義ごとに保存管理、いつでも簡単に見返せる。 講義メモをpdfにまとめて共有可能。 ・未提出・提出済みの可視化 ・毎回のログインの手間を解決。LMSと同期し、快適なアクセスを維持。 ・1か所にまとめられた課題、アナウンス 提出忘れや、休講情報・試験告知を見逃すことはもうありません。 ・PDFダイレクトビュー 配布資料のPDFを、ダウンロードなしで直接展開。 ・高い安全性 公式apiを使用した安全同期。 独自外部サーバー非保有の完全スタンドアロン。ユーザー情報をどこにも保持、送信しないゼロ保持。 すべてのプライベートなデータ処理は、あなたのスマートフォン内部の暗号化領域だけで完結。 本アプリは、大学公式のアプリケーションではありません。学生の利便性向上のために開発された、非公式の学習補助ツールです。 公式のLMSサイトと併せてご利用ください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: portal.3 at none against Screen Time Control's 2. Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. portal.3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, portal.3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | portal.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SnackTime, Inc. | Katsutoshi Hamana |
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$43.991 Year
portal.3
No in-app purchases
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