Comparison

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer vs Jusstalk

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

Head to head
About

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer

This app helps you manage your screen time by setting immediate timers for app usage. It offers features like daily budgets, app-specific limits, and enforced blocking to prevent overuse and reclaim focus.

Highlights
  • Set time limits before opening any app
  • Daily screen time budget
  • App usage timers
  • Enforced screen shield blocking
  • Smart reminders before timer ends
  • AI-powered app usage control (Pro)
Features
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Ever opened a social media app planning to spend just 5 minutes—only to lose hours? A kitchen timer prevents overcooking your food. ScreenTimer prevents overusing your apps. ScreenTimer helps you stay in control of your screen time and stick to your intentions. Why ScreenTimer? - Unlike other screen time apps, ScreenTimer lets you set a time limit right before you use any app—no complicated setup, shortcuts, or automations. - You don’t even need to switch back to the main app—set the timer directly while using the app you want to control. Key Features - Daily Screen Time Budget – Define your overall daily allowance and stay balanced. - App Usage Timer – Set a limit before opening any app. - Stay on Track – Manage both per-app time limits and your daily screen time budget. - Break Passes – Pause all blocks for urgent needs (30 min, 24 hours, or 1 week). - Shield Overlay – Once time is up, apps are blocked with an enforced screen shield. - Smart Reminders – Get a notification 1 minute before your timer ends. Pro Features - AI Buddy* - Allow AI to control when to allow app usage - Unlock Delay – Add a pause before apps open to reduce impulsive checks. - Max Unlocks per App – Control how many times each app can be opened daily. - Night Allowance – Set customized screen time limits at night. - Per-App Limits – Assign daily time limits to individual apps. - Session Limits – Restrict how long each session can last. Subscription & Purchases Free Trial – Try all Pro features for free. Monthly & Yearly Plans – With or without trial. Lifetime Purchase – One-time payment for permanent Pro access. *AI Buddy — Requires Apple Intelligence supported device & iOS 26 or newer. ScreenTimer helps you spend less time on screens, block distractions, and reclaim your focus. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://getscreentimer.com/privacy/

About

Jusstalk

Features
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Turn a recording into text you can review, edit, copy, share, and export. Jusstalk is designed for quick voice notes, meetings, interviews, lectures, and ideas you would rather speak than type. The app interface is currently available in French. CHOOSE HOW YOU USE MISTRAL • Managed access: get three transcriptions, then unlock the Jusstalk-managed service with one non-consumable in-app purchase. There is no subscription and no additional metered Jusstalk charge. • Bring your own key: you can also add and validate a personal Mistral API key, then use Jusstalk without an app purchase or an app-imposed transcription count. Your Mistral credits, prices, quotas, and rate limits still apply. BUILT FOR THE WHOLE WORKFLOW • Record from one clear control. • Keep an offline recording on your device until a connection returns. • Review and correct the transcription. • Copy or share the result. • Export TXT, Markdown, JSON, PDF, DOCX, HTML, RTF, or CSV. • Restore your one-time purchase on another eligible device. PRIVACY, EXPLAINED Jusstalk requires microphone access only when you choose to record. Saved transcriptions, pending recordings, and preferences remain on your device. A personal Mistral key is stored in the Apple Keychain and requests go directly to Mistral. Trial and purchased managed requests use Jusstalk’s secure relay before being forwarded to Mistral. Jusstalk has no ads, analytics, or cross-app tracking. AI transcription can contain errors. Review important text before relying on it.

Screenshots

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer4 screens
Jusstalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Jusstalk at 15.0 against ScreenTimer Use App with Timer's 17.4. 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. ScreenTimer Use App with Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month and Jusstalk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Jusstalk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer versus Jusstalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenTimer Use App with TimerJusstalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB4 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperBRIJIT SHEELIAEloi Carrelet

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.291 Month
  • Monthly$0.291 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$0.991 Year
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  • Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Lifetime$5.99
1 purchases

Jusstalk

One-time1
  • Jusstalk Pro$7.99

Questions

Is ScreenTimer Use App with Timer free?
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jusstalk free?
Jusstalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScreenTimer Use App with Timer or Jusstalk have ads?
Neither ScreenTimer Use App with Timer nor Jusstalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenTimer Use App with Timer or Jusstalk?
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jusstalk every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScreenTimer Use App with Timer was updated on November 8, 2026 and Jusstalk on November 5, 2026.

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