# Screenable vs Based

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenable | Based |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/based-small-business-os/id6748622975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCREENABLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629758424) | [Global Reach Marketing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110473865) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $4.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $47.90 | per year |
| Screenable Plus | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Transforms old iPhones into kid-friendly devices
- 👍 Easy setup and customization for parents
- 🚀 Effectively manages and monitors kids' screen time
- 👍 Encourages responsible digital habits in children
- 👍 Provides a safe and controlled smartphone experience for kids


### Based

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/based-small-business-os/id6748622975)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Based Pro Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Based Pro Annual | $469.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*