Comparison

Screenable vs Based

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

Head to head
About

Screenable

This app offers modern parental controls to make any iPhone or iPad suitable for children. It features customizable modes like 'Dumb Phone' and 'Screen Trainer' to manage device usage and promote self-control, with guided setup and remote management.

Highlights
  • Dumb Phone mode
  • Screen Trainer mode
  • One-tap focus features
  • Guided setup
  • Remote settings updates
  • Transforms existing devices
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Screenable makes any iPhone or iPad kid-ready. The app is designed with simple modes to lock down devices for each stage as kids grow, from shared iPads to a kid’s first phone. Research-backed and family-tested, Screenable’s modern parental controls make it easy for parents to follow all major screen time advisories, such as from the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr Becky (Good Inside), and Jonathan Haidt (The Anxious Generation). ▶ Feature highlight: DUMB PHONE mode ◀ The anti-smartphone. Convert any iPhone into a classic “flip phone” with nothing more than Phone, FaceTime, Messages, location sharing, and any other apps you choose. A great alternative to an Apple Watch. ▶ Feature highlight: SCREEN TRAINER mode ◀ The new, collaborative approach to parental controls that helps build kids’ self-control. Best for kids starting the transition to independent use of an iPhone or iPad (usually ages 9-14, but you know your kids best!). ▶ Feature highlight: ONE-TAP FOCUS ◀ With a tap, remove the App Store, the camera, Safari, or any other internet browsers from your kids’ devices. Take away distractions until kids are ready for them. ▶ Feature highlight: GUIDED SETUP ◀ Get guidance and parental advice at every step. Read best practices and learn what’s worked for other families so that you feel confident things are set up just right. HOW IT WORKS ▶ 1. Create an account. ◆ Install the parent app, and set up your family profile. ▶ 2. Sync kids’ devices. ◆ Install the kid app on each kid's iPhone or iPad (2014+). ▶ 3. Choose a mode. ◆ Instantly convert each to a Dumb Phone or Screen Trainer (Media Player and Social Trainer coming soon). ▶ 4. Stay in the know. ◆ Get notifications and reports. Update settings remotely. WHY SCREENABLE ◆ No new devices or data plans required. ◆ Don’t get a new Apple Watch or phone – just add Screenable to any ol’ iPhone or iPad. Whether on WiFi only or added to your existing family plan, setup is easy peasy. ◆ All things Apple, for you and the kids. ◆ Use FaceTime, message them with blue bubbles, and see their location in Find My. Share family services like iCloud storage or Apple Music. You and the kids stay within Apple. ◆ Dummy-proof and one-tap easy. ◆ In just a tap, fully convert a device to a dumb phone, media player, and more. Fully guided setup, easy to change as kids grow. Fantastic customer service if things go sideways. ◆ Pro tip... ◆ Screenable is built on the same technology as Apple’s Screen Time, but without the annoyances & instability – and instead providing a bunch of new and easier-to-use features! :) ONE-FOR-ONE SUBSCRIPTIONS Screenable is proudly a one-for-one subscription service. For every subscription that is purchased, we give one to a family who would struggle to afford it. We try to keep the monthly costs low so everyone can access it, but if you can’t justify the cost, please reach out to us at 1for1@getscreenable.com. A NOTE FROM US Hello parents! We’re a family business (two techie brothers, our wives, and 6 kids) and just getting started. We welcome your feedback, truly! Please let us know what you think at getscreenable.com/contact. ~The team at Screenable //// ▶ SUPPORTED KIDS’ DEVICES ◆ iPhone 7 or later (with iOS 15+) ◆ iPads from 2014 or later (with iPadOS 15+) ◆ Compatible with certain other parent apps like Bark and Life360. Details at help.getscreenable.com. ▶ SOME LINKS We are sensitive to your privacy and that of your kids, and we only collect and retain data needed to provide the Screenable service. Privacy Policy ◆ https://getscreenable.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service ◆ https://getscreenable.com/legal/terms ▶ VERY LASTLY If you are a parent and still reading this, bravo! You have self-qualified as PERFECT for Screenable. :) No seriously, if you still have hesitations, please reach out to our CEO (Tom) personally, at tom@getscreenable.com – he’d love to hear from you.

About

Based

Effortlessly capture, organize, and access company knowledge using voice. This AI-powered tool transforms spoken notes into structured documentation, creating a searchable knowledge base for teams. Ideal for onboarding, procedure updates, and standardizing operations.

Highlights
  • Voice note recording and transcription
  • AI-powered summarization and tagging
  • Centralized team workspaces
  • Searchable knowledge base
  • Role-based permissions
  • Upload supporting documents
Features
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Based – AI-Powered Documentation for Teams Based is the fastest way to capture, organize, and access company knowledge — from SOPs to training guides — using just your voice. Whether you're onboarding new employees, updating procedures, or standardizing internal operations, Based helps you build a dynamic, AI-powered knowledge base with zero friction. CAPTURE COMPANY KNOWLEDGE INSTANTLY Don't let important process knowledge get lost in conversations or scattered documents. With Based, you can: • Record voice notes to document processes in real time • Auto-transcribe your recordings with near-perfect accuracy • Assign voice notes to a specific project or workspace From quick updates to deep-dive explanations, Based helps you turn spoken insights into structured documentation — on the go. AI THAT BUILDS AND ORGANIZES SOPs Based automatically: • Summarizes transcriptions into clean, readable documentation • Highlights key points and procedural steps • Categorizes content using AI tagging and custom metadata • Makes every note and document fully searchable You focus on talking — Based takes care of the formatting and structure. CENTRALIZED WORKSPACE FOR TEAMS Everything your team needs is organized in one place: • Create shared workspaces for departments, projects, or topics • Upload supporting docs (PDFs, images, spreadsheets, and more) • Collaborate with team members by sharing, editing, and reviewing notes Whether you're documenting HR policies, IT procedures, or customer service scripts, Based gives your team a single source of truth. SEARCHABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FROM ANYWHERE Based turns every spoken note and uploaded file into searchable knowledge: • Ask questions directly in the app — our AI assistant will respond using your documents • Instantly find past SOPs, training content, or policy updates • Never lose track of important information again Based makes your internal knowledge accessible across time zones, teams, and roles. USE CASES • HR: Onboarding instructions, employee handbooks, benefits walkthroughs • Operations: Daily workflows, escalation procedures, vendor SOPs • Customer Support: Response scripts, escalation checklists, troubleshooting guides • IT & Security: Device setup, permissions protocols, internal tools usage • Leadership: Voice memos on vision, updates, and strategic processes PRIVATE & SECURE Your company knowledge deserves protection. Based stores your data securely and gives you control over who sees what. Role-based permissions and project-based organization ensure the right people have access to the right information. GET STARTED IN SECONDS • Open the app and tap record • Speak your process, training, or memo • Review the transcription and tap Send to Based • Your documentation is live, structured, and searchable No complicated setup. No typing required. Just speak and Based handles the rest. Build a smarter company knowledge base — without the busywork. Start using Based today and turn everyday conversations into lasting documentation that helps your team grow, operate, and scale more effectively. SUBSCRIPTIONS Based Pro Monthly • Duration: 1 month • Price: $49.99/month • Automatically renews unless cancelled Based Pro Annual • Duration: 1 year • Price: $470/year • Automatically renews unless cancelled • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screenable4 screens
Based4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Based at none against Screenable's shown. Screenable's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Screenable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Based sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. 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 — 4.9 for Screenable against 5.0 for Based. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screenable has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenable ships an update fortnightly, Based every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screenable versus Based: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenableBased
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCREENABLE LLCGlobal Reach Marketing, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screenable

Subscriptions4
  • Screenable Plus - Launch Promo1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Screenable Plus1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Screenable Plus - Launch Promo1 Month trial$47.901 Year
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  • Screenable Plus1 Month trial$54.991 Year
2 purchases

Based

Subscriptions2
  • Based Pro Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Based Pro Annual$469.991 Year

Questions

Is Screenable free?
Screenable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Based free?
Based is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screenable or Based?
Based is rated higher. Screenable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Based averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Screenable or Based have ads?
Screenable shows ads; Based does not.
Which is updated more often, Screenable or Based?
Screenable ships an update fortnightly, and Based every 2 months. Most recently, Screenable was updated on September 30, 2026 and Based on October 1, 2026.

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