Screen Time Control vs wayaknow
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.
wayaknow
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wayaknow turns spoken words into live text, translates each completed sentence into a language you choose, and organizes the conversation into a clear summary. Supported languages Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, and Italian. Choose the spoken and target languages independently, even while listening. Features • Live transcription and sentence-by-sentence translation • On-device automatic detection between the selected transcription and translation languages by utterance (Full Access) • Low Latency for keeping pace or High Quality for more natural wording • Five summary formats: Standard, Meeting Notes, Lecture Notes, Research Presentation, and Guidance & Procedures • Save transcripts, translations, and summaries as text • An always-on-top mini view on Mac • Authorized Mac System Audio input with Full Access • View the latest iPhone transcript or translation on Apple Watch Speech recognition, translation, and summaries use Apple-provided on-device frameworks and models. In Full Access automatic mode, a bundled whisper.cpp model identifies only the language of each utterance, then Apple SpeechTranscriber produces the transcript. Whisper transcription is used only as a fallback when Apple recognition is unavailable. Audio, transcripts, translations, and summaries are not sent to developer-operated servers. Apple models may need preparation on first use; once ready on a supported device, available core features can work without an internet connection. High Quality translation and summaries require an Apple Intelligence–compatible device and ready models. In the free version, translation, summaries, and saving pause for one minute after every five minutes of microphone use. The one-time wayaknow Full Access purchase removes the wait and unlocks automatic language detection by utterance and Mac System Audio. It is not a subscription. Always verify important content against the original audio. Before processing third-party audio, confirm the required rights, permission, participant consent, service terms, copyright, privacy, and applicable law.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: wayaknow at 4 against Screen Time Control's 2. Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and wayaknow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, wayaknow every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | wayaknow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SnackTime, Inc. | Takashi Nakano |
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$43.991 Year
wayaknow
- wayaknow Full Access$9.99
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