# Smarter Day vs Screen Time Control

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smarter Day | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarter-day-daily-structure/id6736619323/reviews)** | [4.8 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-hazel/id6753145492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 460 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitri Meshin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763514809) | [Vibe Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842693137) |

## What reviewers say

### Smarter Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarter-day-daily-structure/id6736619323)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Family (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Max (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Max Family (Monthly) | $22.99 | per month |
| Pro Family (Yearly) | $55.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $99.00 | per year |
| Max (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| Max Family (Yearly) | $224.99 | per year |
| Pro Family (Lifetime) | $149.00 | one-time |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-hazel/id6753145492)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hazel Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Hazel Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Hazel Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Hazel Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


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