Comparison

Smarter Day vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Smarter Day

This planner is designed for individuals with ADHD, offering a visual and manageable approach to daily organization. It integrates tasks, habits, and calendar events into a single, intuitive interface, reducing cognitive load and eliminating guilt-tripping notifications.

Highlights
  • Classical Calendar View
  • Day Structure Visualization
  • Brain Dump Inbox
  • Integrated Habit Tracker
  • Eisenhower Matrix Priority Sorting
  • Unified Task, Habit, and Event Management
  • System Calendar Sync
Features
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Planning with ADHD shouldn't feel like a battle against your own brain. Smarter Day is built specifically for how ADHD minds actually work - not how productivity gurus think they should. No complex setups. No guilt-tripping overdue notifications. Just a clean, intuitive planner that makes your day visible and manageable. ◉ BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS ▶ Classical Calendar View - See your week at a glance, with all-day events and timed plans clearly separated. No more time blindness. ▶ Day Structure View - Your entire day visualized in one screen, with a quick todo section at the top for tasks that don't need a specific time and schedule. ▶ Brain Dump Inbox - Capture every thought the moment it hits. Sort it later. No friction, no forgetting. ▶ Habit Tracker - Build routines that actually stick. See your habits alongside your tasks and calendar in one unified view - no switching apps, no forgetting where you tracked what. ▶ Eisenhower Matrix - The only ADHD planner with built-in priority sorting. Instantly see what's urgent vs. important, so decision fatigue doesn't win. ▶ Past -> Yesterday -> Today -> Tomorrow -> Future - Navigate your timeline with one tap. No scrolling through blank weeks. ◉ ONE APP. NOT THREE. Most people with ADHD end up with a habit tracker in one app, a calendar in another, and a to-do list somewhere else entirely. Then they spend mental energy just remembering which app holds what - which defeats the point. Smarter Day brings everything into a single unified space. Tasks, habits, and calendar events live together and speak the same language. Turn a task into a habit when something becomes recurring. Turn an event into a task when it needs follow-up. Edit everything in one form, in one place, with zero friction. Your planner should reduce cognitive load - not add to it. ◉ WHY SMARTER DAY IS DIFFERENT Most planners are designed for neurotypical brains. They punish missed tasks, overwhelm you with options, and assume you'll just "remember to check." Smarter Day works differently: ▶ Quick Todos at the top of your day - capture and complete without opening another view ▶ Habit tracker built in - no separate app, no context switching ▶ Tasks, habits and events are interchangeable - one tap to convert between them ▶ All-day events and timed events clearly separated - no visual clutter ▶ One-tap navigation - Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday, Future buttons mean you're always where you need to be ▶ Eisenhower Matrix built in - stop staring at your list wondering what matters ▶ Clean inbox - brain dump everything, organize when you're ready ▶ No red overdue labels - your planner works with you, not against you ▶ Sync your system calendars to Smarter Day to see all schedules in a unified space ◉ PERFECT FOR ▶ Adults newly diagnosed with ADHD ▶ Anyone struggling with time blindness ▶ People who've tried every planner and given up ▶ Students managing coursework and deadlines ▶ Professionals who need structure without rigidity ▶ Anyone who thinks "I just need to see my day differently" Smarter Day - structure without overwhelm. Terms of Service: https://smarter.day/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://smarter.day/privacy-policy

About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you stay focused and manage screen time through gamified streaks and rewards. It offers flexible blocking options and engaging analytics without guilt or judgment.

Highlights
  • Daily streaks for momentum
  • Earn rewards for focus goals
  • Engaging screen time analytics
  • Flexible app blocking options
  • Customizable schedules and time limits
  • Cute and friendly user interface
Features
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Stay focused without the guilt. Hazel is the cute, fun way to take control of your screen time. ◆ YOUR NEW FOCUS BESTIE Meet Hazel. Not your typical productivity app. We're here to make staying focused actually enjoyable—not through punishing rules, but through streaks, rewards, and genuine support. Your hedgehog friend gets it. No judgment. Just vibes. ◆ WHAT MAKES HAZEL DIFFERENT Unlike other screen time apps that feel like punishment, Hazel makes it fun to stay focused: ◆ DAILY STREAKS - Build momentum, not guilt Watch your streak grow as you stick to your goals. Every day counts. See that number climb? That's the dopamine you actually want. Share your streaks with friends (or don't—zero pressure). ◆ EARN REWARDS - Get rewarded for staying focused Because why not? Complete your focus goals and unlock rewards. Every streak matters. Every small win counts. ◆ FUN ANALYTICS - Actually understand your screen time Boring graphs? Not here. Our insights are designed to be engaging and easy to understand. Cool colors, simple numbers, real insights. You'll actually *want* to check them. ◆ THREE FLEXIBLE BLOCKS - Control your way • Schedules - Block apps during specific times (class, work, sleep) • Time Limits - Set daily caps on your worst apps • App Locks - Limit how many times you can open an app per day Pick what works for you. No judgement, no shame. You're in control. ◆ LIGHT, EASY UI - Built for your vibe No scary screens, no corporate energy. Hazel is designed to feel friendly and approachable. Our warm colors and cute design make taking control of your screen time actually pleasant. ◆ NO GUILT, NO SHAME We know you're not "addicted." You just want more focus. We know life happens—sometimes you break your goals. That's normal. That's okay. Hazel is here to support, not judge. Take a break? No problem. Get back on track? We're here for it. ◆ BUILT FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU Hazel is designed for: - Students who want to focus without spiraling into guilt - People who love their phone but want to use it less mindlessly - Anyone who's tired of productivity apps that feel like punishment - Younger people who want cool, relatable design (not corporate vibes) - Anyone who wants to build actual habits, not just suppress bad ones The typical "focus app" isn't made for your generation. Hazel is. ◆ MAKE IT FUN With daily streaks and rewards, staying focused becomes a game you actually want to play. Compete with friends (or yourself). Celebrate wins. Treat your phone like something you control, not something that controls you. ◆ YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL Your data stays on your phone. Always. We use Apple's own Screen Time technology—the same thing that powers Apple's built-in controls. You're in good hands. Your privacy? Sacred. ◆ DESIGNED WITH CARE Hazel is built with a warm, earthy color palette and a cute hedgehog mascot because staying focused should feel good, not scary. Every animation is smooth. Every button is thoughtful. This isn't corporate—this is made with love. ◆ START YOUR STREAK TODAY Download Hazel and join thousands of people who are taking control of their screen time—guilt-free. Your first streak starts now. Questions? Say hi at admin@gethazel.app. We're here for you. --- Privacy Policy: https://gethazel.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://gethazel.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Smarter Day4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smarter Day at 100% against Screen Time Control's 83%. Smarter Day also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Screen Time Control's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 11) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Smarter Day sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smarter Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 77 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Smarter Day's written reviews are positive against 83% of Screen Time Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smarter Day ships an update every 10 days, Screen Time Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smarter Day versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmarter DayScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.8 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size460 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitri MeshinVibe Labs

Customer experience

Smarter Day

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Screen Time Control

All ratings77 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Smarter Day

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Family (Monthly)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Max (Monthly)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
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  • Max Family (Monthly)1 Month trial$22.991 Month
  • Pro Family (Yearly)7 Days trial$55.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$99.001 Year
  • Max (Yearly)1 Month trial$149.991 Year
  • Max Family (Yearly)1 Month trial$224.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Family (Lifetime)$149.00
4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions4
  • Hazel Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Hazel Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Hazel Plus Yearly$79.991 Year
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  • Hazel Plus Yearly1 Year trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Smarter Day free?
Smarter Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smarter Day or Screen Time Control?
Smarter Day is rated higher. Smarter Day averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.8 from 77 ratings.
Do Smarter Day or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither Smarter Day nor Screen Time Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smarter Day or Screen Time Control?
Smarter Day ships an update every 10 days, and Screen Time Control fortnightly. Most recently, Smarter Day was updated on October 18, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 24, 2026.

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