Comparison

UniFi vs ScreenGrant

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

Head to head
About

UniFi

Manage your home or business IT network from a single interface. Easily set up WiFi, monitor traffic, secure your network with VPN, and gain insights with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Centralized network management
  • WiFi setup and configuration
  • Traffic routing
  • Single-tap VPN access
  • Client and network analytics
Features
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The UniFi app simplifies home and business IT by providing a central management interface where you can easily scale, monitor, and optimize every aspect of your network. UniFi offers: • Simple WiFi setup and configuration • Intuitive traffic routing • Secure, single-tap VPN access • Detailed client and network analytics

About

ScreenGrant

This app helps families manage screen time by connecting device access to responsibilities. Parents create tasks, review proof, and approve unlock time, fostering a transparent routine for children and reducing arguments.

Highlights
  • Create one-time or recurring tasks
  • Review photo or note proof
  • Approve or reject access requests
  • Set family rules for blocked time
  • Monitor child device protection status
  • Switch between parent and child profiles
Features
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ScreenGrant helps families connect screen access to real-world responsibilities. Parents can create tasks, review proof, approve unlock time, and keep a clearer view of each child device's protection status. Instead of arguing over screen time in the moment, ScreenGrant gives kids a simple path: see what needs to be done, submit proof, and wait for parent approval. Parents stay in control while children get a transparent routine they can understand. Key features: Create one-time or recurring tasks for each child Review photo or note proof before granting access Approve or reject requests from the parent profile Set family rules for blocked time and allowed access See child device setup, protection, and sync status Switch between parent and child profiles on shared devices Use Screen Time and device protections where supported Keep sensitive family activity focused inside your household ScreenGrant is built for everyday families who want calmer routines around chores, homework, bedtime, and device access. It is not about spying or surprise punishments. It is about making expectations visible, approvals clear, and screen access easier to manage. Parents set the rules. Kids see the next step. Everyone gets a little less friction around screen time. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

UniFi4 screens
ScreenGrant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UniFi at none against ScreenGrant's 2. UniFi also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 1). ScreenGrant's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 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. ScreenGrant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. UniFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScreenGrant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniFi has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UniFi versus ScreenGrant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniFiScreenGrant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings25K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbiquiti Inc.James Wright

Customer experience

UniFi

All ratings24,566 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews763 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.7%

ScreenGrant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

UniFi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App unable to connect to local controller
  • Incorrect device status and client information
  • Frequent sign-outs and login issues
  • Speed test and throughput data not working
  • Topology view showing incorrect network layout

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable dashboard and widgets
  • Ability to set time-based data usage reports
  • Support for local-only network management
  • Improved 2FA and authentication experience
  • Apple Watch app for emergency reboots

ScreenGrant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UniFi

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ScreenGrant

Subscriptions2
  • ScreenGrant Plus - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ScreenGrant Plus - Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is UniFi free?
UniFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScreenGrant free?
ScreenGrant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UniFi or ScreenGrant?
ScreenGrant is rated higher. UniFi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while ScreenGrant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do UniFi or ScreenGrant have ads?
Neither UniFi nor ScreenGrant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniFi or ScreenGrant?
UniFi ships an update fortnightly, and ScreenGrant fortnightly. Most recently, UniFi was updated on October 23, 2026 and ScreenGrant on October 15, 2026.

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