# Screen Time vs LocalOne VoiceVault

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time | LocalOne VoiceVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-appstops/id6670757501/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localone-voicevault/id6751864523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshiharu Yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/924854708) | [MEHDI SQALLI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788505317) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-appstops/id6670757501)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LocalOne VoiceVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localone-voicevault/id6751864523)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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