# Applowance — Chores Earn Real Screen Time

> Parental control app that links chores to screen time rewards for children. (iPhone/iPad app by Ramses Works LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applowance/id6759503854 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ramses Works LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877144456)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-10-12
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applowance/id6759503854/reviews.md

## What is Applowance?

Applowance turns chores into screen time your children earn.

Parents create chores, children complete them, and the apps unlock —
automatically. When the earned minutes run out, the apps lock again.
Real iOS app blocking, not just a friendly reminder.

THE APPLOWANCE PROMISE
Every Screen Time feature is free for every child on your plan: real app
blocking, scheduled blocking, multiple blocking profiles and timed
sessions are never paid features. The free plan covers one parent and up
to two children, with the chore-to-screen-time loop, cross-device sync
and push notifications included. Premium adds family seats and extras —
never Screen Time controls.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Parent creates a chore like "Make bed" and sets a screen time reward
   in minutes.
2. A child marks it done on their device. The parent gets a push
   notification — approve or deny right from the lock screen.
3. Approved minutes are added to the child's balance. Apps unlock for the
   length of the session. When time runs out, everything locks again.
   Automatically.

WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE
- Up to 2 children, 1 parent account
- Unlimited chores (one-time, daily, or weekly)
- Real app blocking via iOS Screen Time APIs
- Scheduled blocking and multiple blocking profiles
- Timed screen time sessions with a visual countdown
- 5-minute warning notification before sessions end
- Cross-device sync across the whole family
- Push notification approvals with Approve / Deny actions
- Chore streaks, bonus time, and age-appropriate templates
- Weekly summaries and usage reports
- Custom shield screen on locked apps
- Per-child PIN for shared devices

WHAT PREMIUM ADDS
Optional, for families who want more. Premium is $4.99/month or
$49.99/year with a 14-day free trial; Lifetime is a one-time $99.99
purchase with the same features and no recurring charge. Both support
Apple Family Sharing.
- Unlimited children and unlimited parent or caregiver accounts
- Custom rewards and a reward store your children redeem from
- Allowance tracking alongside earned screen time
- A family activity log of every approval, session, and redemption

PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY
- No advertising. No data sales. No tracking.
- New first-party diagnostics require a signed-in parent with current
  consent; child and Demo sessions create none. Earlier beta reports may
  upload later; see the privacy policy for retention and deletion limits.
- Children join anonymously — no email, no password, no profile photos.
- Designed with COPPA in mind. Read the full privacy policy at
  applowance.app/privacy.

DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
Requires iOS 18.0 or later on iPhone or iPad. Real app blocking uses
iOS Screen Time APIs. Blocking depends on Screen Time access remaining
enabled and iOS monitoring; a child may revoke access or delete Applowance.

QUESTIONS? Visit applowance.app or contact us at
applowance@ramses.works.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Chore creation and screen time reward setting
- Automatic app unlocking and locking
- Real iOS app blocking
- Scheduled blocking and multiple profiles
- Timed screen time sessions with countdown
- Cross-device sync
- Push notification approvals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Applowance Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Applowance Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Applowance Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Is Applowance safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Applowance.

## Is Applowance legit?

Applowance has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Applowance is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applowance/id6759503854/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So helpful!

*2026-10-10*

Finally an app that makes screen time management easier. The kids finally get it  that iPad time needs to be earned!

## Frequently asked questions about Applowance

### How does Applowance work?

Parents create chores with screen time rewards. Children mark chores as complete on their devices, and parents approve them. Approved minutes unlock apps for a set duration, after which they automatically lock again.

### What features are free in Applowance?

The free plan includes up to two children, unlimited chores, real app blocking via iOS Screen Time APIs, scheduled blocking, timed sessions, cross-device sync, and push notification approvals.

### What does Applowance Premium offer?

Premium adds unlimited children and parent accounts, custom rewards, a reward store, allowance tracking, and a family activity log. It costs $4.99/month or $49.99/year, with a 14-day free trial.

### Does Applowance have ads?

No, Applowance is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No advertising. No data sales. No tracking.'

### What devices is Applowance compatible with?

Applowance requires iOS 18.0 or later and is compatible with iPhones and iPads. It utilizes iOS Screen Time APIs for its blocking functionality.

### How often is Applowance updated?

The app was last updated on October 10, 2026, with its latest version being 1.0. This indicates a recent release, and updates will likely follow based on user feedback and platform changes.

### Is Applowance safe for children?

Yes, Applowance is designed with COPPA in mind and allows children to join anonymously without requiring email, passwords, or profile photos. Parents can review the full privacy policy at applowance.app/privacy.

### Can I cancel my Applowance Premium subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription. Premium offers monthly and annual plans, both with a 14-day free trial, and a one-time lifetime purchase option is also available.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-10

No release notes.

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