Comparison

Screen Time Control vs NextNote

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you stay focused and manage screen time through gamified streaks and rewards. It offers flexible blocking options and engaging analytics without guilt or judgment.

Highlights
  • Daily streaks for momentum
  • Earn rewards for focus goals
  • Engaging screen time analytics
  • Flexible app blocking options
  • Customizable schedules and time limits
  • Cute and friendly user interface
Features
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Stay focused without the guilt. Hazel is the cute, fun way to take control of your screen time. ◆ YOUR NEW FOCUS BESTIE Meet Hazel. Not your typical productivity app. We're here to make staying focused actually enjoyable—not through punishing rules, but through streaks, rewards, and genuine support. Your hedgehog friend gets it. No judgment. Just vibes. ◆ WHAT MAKES HAZEL DIFFERENT Unlike other screen time apps that feel like punishment, Hazel makes it fun to stay focused: ◆ DAILY STREAKS - Build momentum, not guilt Watch your streak grow as you stick to your goals. Every day counts. See that number climb? That's the dopamine you actually want. Share your streaks with friends (or don't—zero pressure). ◆ EARN REWARDS - Get rewarded for staying focused Because why not? Complete your focus goals and unlock rewards. Every streak matters. Every small win counts. ◆ FUN ANALYTICS - Actually understand your screen time Boring graphs? Not here. Our insights are designed to be engaging and easy to understand. Cool colors, simple numbers, real insights. You'll actually *want* to check them. ◆ THREE FLEXIBLE BLOCKS - Control your way • Schedules - Block apps during specific times (class, work, sleep) • Time Limits - Set daily caps on your worst apps • App Locks - Limit how many times you can open an app per day Pick what works for you. No judgement, no shame. You're in control. ◆ LIGHT, EASY UI - Built for your vibe No scary screens, no corporate energy. Hazel is designed to feel friendly and approachable. Our warm colors and cute design make taking control of your screen time actually pleasant. ◆ NO GUILT, NO SHAME We know you're not "addicted." You just want more focus. We know life happens—sometimes you break your goals. That's normal. That's okay. Hazel is here to support, not judge. Take a break? No problem. Get back on track? We're here for it. ◆ BUILT FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU Hazel is designed for: - Students who want to focus without spiraling into guilt - People who love their phone but want to use it less mindlessly - Anyone who's tired of productivity apps that feel like punishment - Younger people who want cool, relatable design (not corporate vibes) - Anyone who wants to build actual habits, not just suppress bad ones The typical "focus app" isn't made for your generation. Hazel is. ◆ MAKE IT FUN With daily streaks and rewards, staying focused becomes a game you actually want to play. Compete with friends (or yourself). Celebrate wins. Treat your phone like something you control, not something that controls you. ◆ YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL Your data stays on your phone. Always. We use Apple's own Screen Time technology—the same thing that powers Apple's built-in controls. You're in good hands. Your privacy? Sacred. ◆ DESIGNED WITH CARE Hazel is built with a warm, earthy color palette and a cute hedgehog mascot because staying focused should feel good, not scary. Every animation is smooth. Every button is thoughtful. This isn't corporate—this is made with love. ◆ START YOUR STREAK TODAY Download Hazel and join thousands of people who are taking control of their screen time—guilt-free. Your first streak starts now. Questions? Say hi at admin@gethazel.app. We're here for you. --- Privacy Policy: https://gethazel.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://gethazel.app/terms-of-service

About

NextNote

Features
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**认真做一个笔记应用。** 记录这件事,本不需要那么复杂。打开,写,关掉。但我们想多做一点——让你写下的东西,真正有用。 **AI 看过你所有的笔记** 这是我们认为最重要的功能。 当你在编辑器里选中一段话让 AI 润色,它不是凭空改写,而是参考你其他笔记的上下文。AI自动为你的笔记生成标题与分类,它知道该归到哪个标签下,因为它读过你之前写的内容。 在主页和 AI 对话,问它「上周那个想法记在哪了」,它能找到。问它「帮我整理一下最近关于 XX 的思考」,它知道你说的是什么。 你的笔记不再是一堆散落的文件。它们被理解,被关联,在需要的时候能被找回来。 **你的第二大脑,如果你需要这么叫它的话。** **输入可以更简单** 长按录音,松手转文字。不用打开另一个应用,不用等进度条。 **该有的都有** 云同步,多设备。图片视频插入。长图导出。格式工具栏。 **不该有的一个没有** 没有会员等级,没有积分商城,没有社区广场,没有「猜你喜欢」。 我们只想做一个安静的、好用的笔记应用。

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
NextNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextNote at none against Screen Time Control's 4. NextNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NextNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, NextNote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Control versus NextNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlNextNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (77 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVibe Labs深圳元始智能有限公司

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions4
  • Hazel Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Hazel Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Hazel Plus Yearly$79.991 Year
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  • Hazel Plus Yearly1 Year trial$79.991 Year
None

NextNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextNote free?
NextNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Time Control or NextNote have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor NextNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or NextNote?
Screen Time Control ships an update fortnightly, and NextNote every 10 days. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and NextNote on September 10, 2026.

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