StopScroll Screen Time Control vs Capture Journals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StopScroll Screen Time Control
This app helps you reduce digital distractions and build healthier screen time habits by blocking apps and setting custom limits. It leverages native device technology to provide insights into your usage and create focused sessions for work, study, or better sleep.
- App Blocking
- Focus Mode
- Screen Time Reports
- Automations & Shortcuts
- Custom Schedules
- Privacy First Design
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You don’t need more discipline. You need a phone that works for you. Stop Scroll is a screen time control app that helps you reduce distractions, block apps, and build healthier digital habits. It turns your iPhone into a tool for focus, balance, and intentional use without guilt or pressure. Using Apple’s native Screen Time technology, Stop Scroll shows you how you actually use your phone and helps you set limits that feel realistic and effective. You stay present during work, sleep better at night, and spend less time stuck in endless scrolling. Stop Scroll is ideal if you want to: • Block distracting apps like social media or entertainment • Stay focused while working, studying, or reading • Reduce late night phone use and improve sleep • Build daily routines with fewer interruptions • Feel more calm and in control of your screen time What you can do with Stop Scroll: • App Blocking: Limit access to selected apps anytime you choose • Focus Mode: Start strict focus sessions that can’t be bypassed • Screen Time Reports: See clear daily and weekly usage insights • App Categories: Understand which apps support focus and which steal attention • Automations & Shortcuts: Activate focus automatically by time, routine, or app launch • Custom Schedules: Block apps during work hours, bedtime, or breaks • Privacy First Design: All data stays on your device, no accounts or tracking • Minimal Interface: Clean, fast, and designed to reduce cognitive load Your phone should help you live better, not distract you constantly. Download Stop Scroll and take control of your screen time. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/aegis-app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/aegis-app/privacy-policy
Capture Journals
This app bridges the gap between handwritten notes and digital organization. It allows users to digitize handwritten entries via photos, record voice notes, and type directly, all within a unified, searchable archive. Discover patterns and sync across devices to preserve your thoughts and track personal growth.
- Digitize handwritten notes with OCR
- Record and transcribe voice notes
- Type and organize digital entries
- Customizable journal structures
- Unified, searchable archive
- Cross-device synchronization
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Never lose another thought. A thought or idea flashes through your mind — and just as quickly it’s gone. Maybe it’s a note buried in an old journal, or a symbol you noticed once but couldn’t trace later. Those moments of clarity matter, and Capture Journals helps you keep them close, organized, and easy to return to. It’s the first hybrid journaling app designed for people who live between the page and the screen — thinkers, deep thinkers, and doers who want to preserve their story without sacrificing the way they naturally express themselves. Unlike most diary or note-taking apps, Capture doesn’t force you to choose digital or handwritten. It bridges both worlds, giving you the freedom of pen and paper with the convenience, searchability, and structure of digital tools. Your thoughts become more than passing sparks. They become a living archive. Features that protect your ideas: Snap & Search: Take a photo of a handwritten entry — Capture’s advanced OCR makes it instantly digital and searchable. No more flipping through stacks of notebooks to find that one sentence. Voice to Text: Record reflections, notes, or brainstorms on the go. Capture transcribes them into structured entries so fleeting ideas don’t vanish. Type & Organize: Write directly in the app with customizable sections, tags, and formatting — perfect for those who prefer digital journaling. Custom Journal Structures: Choose from suggested types like Everyday Journal, Productivity Journal, or create your own with personalized fields. Unified Archive: Store everything — written, spoken, or typed — in one clean library. Think of it like an iTunes for your inner world. Advanced Search: Instantly find entries by keyword, filter by tags or journal type, or revisit recurring themes. Insights & Patterns: Discover connections you might have missed. Track moods, recurring symbols, or growth over time. Cross-Device Sync: Start on your notebook, snap it into Capture, and pick it up again on your phone or tablet. Your journals move with you. Why people love Capture Journals: For Journalers: Keep the tactile satisfaction of handwriting and the digital benefits of search and organization. For Deep Thinkers: Record symbols, themes, and repeating patterns in your life to uncover deeper meaning. For Creatives & Professionals: Never lose a brainstorm. Capture ideas anywhere and revisit them when inspiration strikes. For Growth Seekers: Journaling isn’t just recording life — it’s tracking progress, processing emotions, and connecting dots. Capture makes that visible. Losing a thought is more than an inconvenience — it’s losing a spark of your creativity, your growth, your life. Capture Journals was built to preserve those sparks, whether they arrive in a quiet reflection, during a commute, or in the middle of a meeting. With Capture, every idea, reflection, and note is kept alive. Organized, searchable, and ready to be rediscovered. Because your story is worth remembering. Because your growth deserves to be seen. Because your thoughts deserve to be captured. Your Thoughts, Captured. Start journaling the way you live — hybrid, flexible, and future-proof. Some features, including Cross-Device Sync and Insights & Patterns, require a paid subscription. Privacy Policy link: https://www.capturejournals.com/privacy Terms of Use link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StopScroll Screen Time Control at 4.3 against Capture Journals's 3.0. StopScroll Screen Time Control also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. StopScroll Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Capture Journals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StopScroll Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StopScroll Screen Time Control has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of StopScroll Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of Capture Journals's.
StopScroll Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, Capture Journals every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StopScroll Screen Time Control | Capture Journals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ilya Nikolenko | Capture Journals |
Customer experience
StopScroll Screen Time Control
Capture Journals
In-app purchases
StopScroll Screen Time Control
- Stop Scroll Pro (1 week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Stop Scroll Pro (1 week)$9.997 Days
- Stop Scroll Pro (1 year)$17.991 Year
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- Stop Scroll Pro (1 year)$29.991 Year
- Aegis Pro Lifetime$59.99
Capture Journals
- Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annually7 Days trial$108.991 Year
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