# Nurture Connections vs Screen Time

The clearest difference is rating: Nurture Connections at 5.0 against Screen Time's 4.3. Nurture Connections also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Screen Time's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nurture Connections asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nurture Connections holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nurture Connections ships an update every 11 days, Screen Time weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nurture Connections | Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurture-connections/id6553968933/reviews)** | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-break-check/id6741723570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 153 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Nikoletich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338598242) | [CodeWerm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795272086) |

## What reviewers say

### Nurture Connections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurture-connections/id6553968933)

Manage your personal and professional relationships by setting reminders to connect. Capture key details about people to strengthen bonds and remember important information.

**Highlights:** Set catch-up intervals for contacts, Manage close and extended networks, Capture personal details and interests, Remember important dates and facts, Strengthen relationships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-break-check/id6741723570)

This app promotes mindful screen time by tracking usage and providing gentle nudges when sessions end, rather than outright blocking. It helps users understand their habits and make conscious choices about their digital engagement.

**Highlights:** Session-based time tracking, Automatic start and stop timers, Gentle nudges, not hard blocks, Guilt-free timer snoozing, Detailed usage statistics, Customizable session lengths and daily goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly Early Adopter | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $11.90 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nurture Connections free?

Nurture Connections is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Time free?

Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nurture Connections or Screen Time?

Nurture Connections is rated higher. Nurture Connections averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Screen Time averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do Nurture Connections or Screen Time have ads?

Neither Nurture Connections nor Screen Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nurture Connections or Screen Time?

Nurture Connections ships an update every 11 days, and Screen Time weekly. Most recently, Nurture Connections was updated on November 4, 2026 and Screen Time on October 30, 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.*