# Screen Time Control vs Gravity Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Gravity Notes at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 3.0. Gravity Notes also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Gravity Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gravity Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively.

Screen Time Control ships an update monthly, Gravity Notes daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | Gravity Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-dounlock/id6752128188/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-notes-smart-notes/id6753019512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fenuku Kekeli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822419894) | [Zhenwei Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812089982) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-dounlock/id6752128188)

This app helps you block distracting applications until you complete your tasks, transforming your phone into a productivity tool. It allows you to track your progress, build better habits, and unlock apps as rewards for finishing your to-do list.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps until tasks are completed, Track productivity and streaks, Flexible task management, Unlock apps as rewards, Build better habits

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access for a week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| All Access for a year | $39.99 | per year |
| All Access to Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Gravity Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-notes-smart-notes/id6753019512)

Capture ideas with voice, text, images, and video, organized chronologically. Transcribe audio to text and jump to specific moments. Offers multiple views for easy access and organization.

**Highlights:** Voice notes with transcription, Media-rich notes (photos, videos), Chronological timeline view, Calendar, Map, and Gallery views, Rich text formatting, Location-based notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is Gravity Notes free?

Gravity Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or Gravity Notes?

Gravity Notes is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Gravity Notes averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Control or Gravity Notes have ads?

Neither Screen Time Control nor Gravity Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or Gravity Notes?

Screen Time Control ships an update monthly, and Gravity Notes daily. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gravity Notes on October 14, 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.*