Comparison

Screenable vs Ntd.Ink

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

Ntd.Ink

Features
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Your relationships deserve more than a forgotten conversation. Ntd.Ink is a minimal, fast personal CRM built around one idea: keep notes on the people in your life. Capture every interaction Add a contact and start writing right away. Voice dictation, quick edits, pinned notes - everything stays in one clean thread per person. Add a picture to the moment Attach a photo to any note - the whiteboard from the meeting, the label of the wine they loved, a snapshot of the day. Tap to view it full screen. Reminders that follow the note Set a reminder directly on a note, not just on a contact. Each note carries its own follow-up, so you can track several with the same person without losing any. Make it repeat daily, weekly, or monthly - it keeps nudging you until you mark it done. Stay organised Tag contacts, filter by tag, sort by recent activity or upcoming reminders. Find anyone in seconds with inline search. Built for focus No feeds, no social graph, no noise. Just you, your notes, and the people worth remembering. Five accent themes and alternate app icons to make it yours. Private by default Your data lives on your device. Nothing is shared.

Screenshots

Screenable4 screens
Ntd.Ink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ntd.Ink at none against Screenable's shown. Screenable's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Screenable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ntd.Ink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screenable versus Ntd.Ink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenableNtd.Ink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCREENABLE LLCImperium Technologies BV

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
1 purchases

Ntd.Ink

One-time1
  • Unlock ntd.ink$2.99

Questions

Is Screenable free?
Screenable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ntd.Ink free?
Ntd.Ink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screenable or Ntd.Ink have ads?
Screenable shows ads; Ntd.Ink does not.
Which is updated more often, Screenable or Ntd.Ink?
Screenable ships an update fortnightly, and Ntd.Ink fortnightly. Most recently, Screenable was updated on August 4, 2026 and Ntd.Ink on September 12, 2026.

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