Comparison

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer vs NotaTime

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

NotaTime

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Take control of your time with NotaTime, the clean and fast tracker built for real life. Track work, study, and focus sessions the moment they start. Launch a timer in one tap, add quick notes, and watch your day build automatically. With live widget updates and clear daily totals, you always know where your time goes. Now with Auto-Invoice Mode built for freelancers: set your default client, project, and hourly rate once, see live earnings while tracking, and export invoice-ready reports with clear billable-only totals. No clutter. No complicated setup. Just smooth, reliable tracking you’ll actually use. Why people choose NotaTime: • One-tap start and stop • Home Screen widget with live timer status • Clear daily total at a glance • Add notes to every session • Edit and organize entries anytime • Mark entries as billable or non-billable • Auto-Invoice defaults for client, project, and rate • Live earnings while timer runs • Export to PDF, Invoice, or CSV for reports • Pre-send invoice checks (empty notes, overlaps, long/short sessions) • Helpful reminders to stay consistent • iCloud sync support Whether you’re freelancing, studying, or building better habits, NotaTime makes every hour count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScreenTimer Use App with Timer4 screens
NotaTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NotaTime at every 10 days against ScreenTimer Use App with Timer's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 NotaTime 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, NotaTime every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer versus NotaTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenTimer Use App with TimerNotaTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.416 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBRIJIT SHEELIANice Software AS

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

NotaTime

One-time1
  • NotaTime Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is ScreenTimer Use App with Timer free?
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NotaTime free?
NotaTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScreenTimer Use App with Timer or NotaTime have ads?
Neither ScreenTimer Use App with Timer nor NotaTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenTimer Use App with Timer or NotaTime?
ScreenTimer Use App with Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and NotaTime every 10 days. Most recently, ScreenTimer Use App with Timer was updated on September 9, 2026 and NotaTime on September 7, 2026.

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