# Screen Time Control vs Lock Screen Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time Control at 74% against Lock Screen Note's 50%. Lock Screen Note's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lock Screen Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen Note holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lock Screen Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, Lock Screen Note every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Lock Screen Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495/reviews) | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-note-widget/id6744416188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vaibhav Negi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747178744) | [Rajendran Sajith Sajindran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769186344) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495)

This app promotes mindful screen time usage by prompting regular reflection and offering optional focus sessions. It guides users toward healthier digital habits through awareness and subtle nudges, rather than strict blocking. Data is kept private on the device.

**Highlights:** Mindful screen time prompts, Optional focus sessions, Daily activity notifications, App blocking for routines, Privacy-focused data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inscreen (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Monthly for Family) | $3.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Yearly for Family) | $29.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Inscreen (Lifetime for Family) | $59.99 | one-time |


### Lock Screen Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-note-widget/id6744416188)

Display essential notes, reminders, and memos directly on your lock screen without unlocking your device. This app transforms your phone into a personal dashboard for quick access to important information.

**Highlights:** Always visible notes on lock screen, Daily reminders and quick memos, Customizable fonts and text size, Premium themes and colors, One-tap widget updates, Simple setup process

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Widget Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or Lock Screen Note?

Lock Screen Note is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Lock Screen Note averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Control or Lock Screen Note have ads?

Neither Screen Time Control nor Lock Screen Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Lock Screen Note?

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, and Lock Screen Note every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lock Screen Note on September 22, 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.*