# NoteSam vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screen Time Control at none against NoteSam's 2. Screen Time Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). NoteSam's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteSam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Screen Time Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteSam ships an update every 5 days, Screen Time Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteSam | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 15 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cryptosam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888681535) | [Solid Grove](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884640740) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteSam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesam-handwritten-notes/id6762164734)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteSam Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NoteSam Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-luvia/id6786611912)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteSam free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do NoteSam or Screen Time Control have ads?

NoteSam shows ads; Screen Time Control does not.

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

NoteSam ships an update every 5 days, and Screen Time Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, NoteSam was updated on September 10, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 17, 2026.

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