Comparison

Screen Time vs LocalOne VoiceVault

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time

This tool helps you control your phone usage by blocking app actions based on custom rules. Set daily or weekly limits, schedule restrictions, or temporarily block apps for focused tasks. It offers a strict blocking screen with no bypass options, ensuring adherence to your digital detox goals.

Highlights
  • Strict blocking screen with no ignore option
  • Focus Mode for app restrictions
  • Daily/weekly app usage limits
  • Usage time notifications
  • Time-based app restrictions
  • Temporary app blocking with timer
  • Manual blocking via Control Center/Action Button/Shortcuts
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AppStops is a powerful tool to control your phone use. Based on your rules, it blocks all app actions except closing. It’s a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Just a simple tool you can rely on forever. ▼ Features • Strict blocking screen with no “Ignore Limit” button. • Block apps while in Focus Mode, e.g., “No entertainment apps during Work Mode.” • Set daily or weekly app limits, e.g., “Social apps limited to 1 hour per day.” • Usage time notifications, e.g., “20% (12 min) of today’s social app time remaining.” • Time-based app restrictions, e.g., “No video apps from 9 AM to 5 PM.” • Temporary app blocking with a timer, e.g., “Focus on studying for the next 90 minutes.” • Manually block apps via Control Center (*1), Action Button (*2), Lock Screen (*3), or Shortcuts app. ▼ User Guide The app includes user guides with images and texts for all rules, so you can use it with confidence. ▼ If You Need to Urgently Disable App Blocking By uninstalling the AppStops app, you can regain access to blocked apps and websites. If uninstalling does not disable the block (a rare occurrence due to OS issues), please reinstall the AppStops app and go to Settings App > Screen Time > APPS WITH SCREEN TIME ACCESS, then toggle off the switch for AppStops. ------------------------------------------------------------ *1: Control Center is available on iOS 18 or later *2: Action Button is available only on devices with an Action Button running iOS 18 or later. *3: Lock Screen control is available only on iPhone devices running iOS 18 or later. ※ The system screen for selecting apps and web domains may crash sometimes. While you can avoid crashes by following the steps outlined in the Help section, please be aware of this issue before making your purchase. Terms of Use https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/privacy-policy.html Specified Commercial Transaction Act https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/specified-commercial-transactions-act.html

About

LocalOne VoiceVault

Securely store and manage private voice recordings locally on your device. This app offers a one-time purchase for lifetime access, featuring encryption, a PIN lock, and easy export options. Keep your audio files private and accessible without relying on cloud services.

Highlights
  • 100% offline storage
  • Encrypted voice recordings
  • One-time payment, no subscriptions
  • PIN lock security
  • Auto-lock on device sleep
  • Export recordings to device library
Features
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LocalOne VoiceVault — $1, Forever LocalOne VoiceVault is the lightweight, 100% offline vault that keeps your private voice recordings exactly where they belong: on your device. - One-Time Payment Pay once, use forever. No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking. - Private by Design Your voice vault is encrypted. Your recordings never leave your iPhone. - Fast, Native UI Add, play, and organize your recordings in a clean, distraction-free interface. - Quick Unlock Secure your vault with a 4- to 6-digit PIN. - Safety First Auto-locks when your device sleeps. Forget your PIN? We can’t help, only you hold the key. - Easy Backup Export your recordings to your device’s library at any time. Why trust your private voice recordings to the cloud when you can keep them local, private, and yours alone? Download LocalOne VoiceVault today and own your privacy, forever.

Screenshots

Screen Time4 screens
LocalOne VoiceVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LocalOne VoiceVault at $0.99 against Screen Time's $4.99. LocalOne VoiceVault also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). Screen Time's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Screen Time costs $4.99 and LocalOne VoiceVault $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen Time against 5.0 for LocalOne VoiceVault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time versus LocalOne VoiceVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen TimeLocalOne VoiceVault
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshiharu YamadaMEHDI SQALLI

Customer experience

Screen Time

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LocalOne VoiceVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Screen Time

No in-app purchases

None

LocalOne VoiceVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time free?
Screen Time costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalOne VoiceVault free?
LocalOne VoiceVault costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time or LocalOne VoiceVault?
Screen Time and LocalOne VoiceVault are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Screen Time or LocalOne VoiceVault have ads?
Neither Screen Time nor LocalOne VoiceVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time or LocalOne VoiceVault?
Screen Time ships an update every 3 days, and LocalOne VoiceVault every 3 days. Most recently, Screen Time was updated on October 24, 2026 and LocalOne VoiceVault on October 10, 2026.

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