Comparison

VisuCaller vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

VisuCaller

Easily scan and call printed phone numbers directly from your device. Enhance functionality with an in-app purchase to scan contact details from images or the viewfinder, saving them to your contacts or custom lists. Manage information efficiently for various needs.

Highlights
  • Scan printed phone numbers
  • Scan contact info from images
  • Scan contact info from viewfinder
  • Save scanned contacts
  • Create custom contact lists
  • Automatic calling for detected numbers
  • Zoom control for scanning
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VisuCaller scans and calls printed phone numbers. An inapp purchases allows it to also scan contact information from the viewfinder or from a picture which can be saved to your device's contacts or an app list. For the phone tab, a viewfinder is used to enclose data to be scanned and phone numbers detected from the data are displayed in a list. If a number is detected multiple times quickly, the App will highlite it in green and can automatically initiate calling it (if enabled in settings). You can edit phone numbers in the list to add prefix codes or correct errors. Zoom control is provided using pinch gestures or double tapping. For the contacts tab (in app purchase), data can be detected by taking one or more pictures and/or using viewfinder for scanning smaller specific information. With either method, detected information is displayed in a list. The list shows hints of the types of contact information that can be scanned and you scan only the data you desire. If data is detected multiple times in succession, the App will highlite it in green, which is an indication the data has a high probability of being accurate. Specific list rows can be selected which will bias the viewfinder scanner to the particular data expected for the list row, which can improve detection ability. If you simply want to scan data but not save it, you simply tap the item once scanned to get map directions, email or browse a website. The list tab permits managing personal lists in the app. This is handy for information you may want to note but not necessarily save in your device's contacts to avoid cluttering. For example, you may take a trip once, need various pieces of contact information available but once the trip is finished, you may never need that information again. You can simply delete the list when the trip is done. This is much easier than going through your contacts and deciding what you need to delete. Common user interactions are : - tap viewfinder to refocus - swipe across viewfinder to clear list data and rescan - tap a camera button to take a photo for data to be processed for contact information - drag list handle up/down to stop/start camera scanning using the viewfinder - double tap viewfinder to cycle zoom levels ( 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 1.0 ...) - pinch zoom control - tap a list item to action ( make a call, browse a website, email, get map directions) - tap a list item to add it to information in a contact row - hold a list item to edit Note that this app uses OCR technology and only works with printed English text (not handwritten text) and cannot guarantee information is always scanned without errors. If the printed text is clear, characters are not touching or overlapping, it will very often detect correctly.

About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by setting flexible limits on distracting applications. It rewards positive habits like exercise and learning with additional screen time, promoting a healthier relationship with technology.

Highlights
  • Flexible app limits
  • Adjustable restriction difficulty
  • Scheduled app blocking (OFF Time)
  • Earn screen time via activity tracking
  • Earn screen time via learning apps
  • Focus Timer for study/work sessions
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Do you often find yourself endlessly scrolling, watching time slip away on social media? You’re not alone. StayOff helps you break free from digital fatigue and regain control of your screen time without guilt. We’re not about restricting you—we’re about empowering you. While traditional apps enforce locks, we offer a smarter and more flexible way to manage your screen time. 【Time Management Reimagined】 We’re reshaping the way you manage your time, offering a smarter approach to control your screen time. Enjoy a flexible method that fits your life and makes your time meaningful. - Flexible App Limits: Set daily usage limits for distracting apps to better control your time, so you can focus on what truly matters. - Adjustable Difficulty: Tailor the level of restriction to match your habits and needs for a more conscious management of your digital life. - OFF Time: Block or allow apps during specific time periods to focus on work, family, or offline activities. 【Earn Your Screen Time】 Turn positive habits into digital freedom: - Activity Tracking: Automatically sync with Apple Health to convert steps and exercise time into entertainment minutes. - Learning Boost: Use positive apps like Duolingo and Khan Academy to unlock additional screen time. - Focus Timer: Log study or work sessions and earn bonus time as a reward. This is more than just an app—it’s your personal coach for a balanced digital life. StayOff helps you build a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. No more guilt. No more endless scrolling. Just a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. StayOff Plus Options Available: - One-time purchase - Monthly subscription - Annual subscription Subscriptions will be charged through your iTunes account. For monthly or annual subscriptions, your account will be automatically renewed 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renewal is turned off. After purchase, you can manage or disable auto-renewal at any time in your App Store account settings. Learn more about our terms and privacy policy: - [Terms of Use](https://stayoff.super.site/terms-of-use) - [Privacy Policy](https://stayoff.super.site/privacy-policy)

Screenshots

VisuCaller4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Time Control at Free against VisuCaller's $1.99. Screen Time Control also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (157 vs 12). VisuCaller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Screen Time Control is free to download; VisuCaller costs $1.99 up front. VisuCaller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for VisuCaller against 4.5 for Screen Time Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 157 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of VisuCaller's written reviews are positive against 81% of Screen Time Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VisuCaller ships an update every 15 months, Screen Time Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VisuCaller versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisuCallerScreen Time Control
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better4.5 (157 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews80.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiRead Solutions Inc.升 徐

Customer experience

VisuCaller

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%

Screen Time Control

All ratings154 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

VisuCaller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Screen Time Control

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Crashing when adding new habits

Requested features

2 requests
  • More detailed usage analytics
  • Ability to set custom app blocklists

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VisuCaller

One-time1
  • Contact Support$1.99
4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • StayOff Plus Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • StayOff Plus Annual3 variants$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • StayOff Plus Lifetime$16.99
  • StayOff Plus Lifetime3 variants$49.99

Questions

Is VisuCaller free?
VisuCaller costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VisuCaller or Screen Time Control?
VisuCaller is rated higher. VisuCaller averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.5 from 157 ratings.
Do VisuCaller or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither VisuCaller nor Screen Time Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VisuCaller or Screen Time Control?
VisuCaller ships an update every 15 months, and Screen Time Control every 5 days. Most recently, VisuCaller was updated on October 23, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 24, 2026.

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