# Sentence vs GitNotēs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sentence at 60% against GitNotēs's 0%. Sentence also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). GitNotēs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sentence sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. GitNotēs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sentence holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentence has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Sentence's written reviews are positive against 0% of GitNotēs's.

Sentence ships an update every 8 days, GitNotēs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sentence | GitNotēs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-screen-time-control/id6759405604/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitnotes-notes-and-todos-plus-git/id6764829004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 19 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daksh Kaushik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868343853) | [Xaventra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895929088) |

## What reviewers say

### Sentence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-screen-time-control/id6759405604)

This app introduces a unique approach to screen time management by requiring users to handwrite and scan a sentence to unlock blocked applications. It aims to create a deliberate pause between impulse and action, offering a robust system for managing digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Handwritten sentence scanning for app unlock, Block specific apps or categories, Customizable time-based schedules, Multiple block group configurations, Zen Mode to prevent app deletion, Choice of sentence prompts (enquiry, affirmation, literature, roasting, custom)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premum | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


### GitNotēs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitnotes-notes-and-todos-plus-git/id6764829004)

This app stores your notes and to-dos as plain text files in your Git repositories, offering seamless syncing across devices and full data ownership. It supports various file formats, includes AI features, and integrates with popular Git hosts.

**Highlights:** Notes and to-dos stored in Git repositories, Sync via GitHub API or local clone, Supports Markdown, Org-mode, and Neorg formats, AI-powered features for transcription and suggestions, Integration with GitHub, GitLab, and other Git hosts, Offline queue and auto-sync capabilities, Reminders and templates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sentence free?

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

### Is GitNotēs free?

GitNotēs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sentence or GitNotēs?

Sentence is rated higher. Sentence averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GitNotēs averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sentence or GitNotēs have ads?

Neither Sentence nor GitNotēs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sentence or GitNotēs?

Sentence ships an update every 8 days, and GitNotēs every 2 days. Most recently, Sentence was updated on August 22, 2026 and GitNotēs on September 9, 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.*