Comparison

Screen Time Control vs ActMark

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

ActMark

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ActMark is an information organizer for saving articles you want to read later, notes, screenshots, and text extracted from PDFs. Instead of simply saving things for later, ActMark helps you turn saved information into reading, learning, tasks, and organized lists. You can: • Save URLs, text, notes, and tags together • Quickly add content from Safari and other apps with the share sheet • Extract text from screenshots on your device • Save text extracted from PDFs • Read saved content in a clean reader view • Use AI to organize saved text into summaries, key points, flashcards, tasks, and list items • Sync your content with Sign in with Apple ActMark is designed for people who want to turn saved information into action or learning, not just collect links they never revisit. AI organization features generate summaries, key points, flashcards, tasks, and list items based on the text you save. AI output may contain mistakes, so please check the original source before making important decisions. Article text extraction may fail depending on the website structure, login status, or restrictions from the content provider. If this happens, you can still save the content by opening the original article or pasting the text manually. Some AI organization features, AI organization for PDF-derived text, long-text AI processing, and expanded monthly usage limits require a Pro plan. Purchases, cancellations, and refunds are handled through the App Store. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms: https://samurai-89.github.io/support.me/actmark/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://samurai-89.github.io/support.me/actmark/privacy/ Support: https://samurai-89.github.io/support.me/actmark/

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
ActMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ActMark at every 3 days against Screen Time Control's every 8 days. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ActMark sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, ActMark every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus ActMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlActMark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSnackTime, Inc.NANAMU NIWANO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$43.991 Year
4 purchases

ActMark

Subscriptions4
  • Lite Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Lite Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ActMark free?
ActMark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or ActMark have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor ActMark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or ActMark?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, and ActMark every 3 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and ActMark on October 28, 2026.

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