Comparison

apParent Online vs 3J iSmart

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

Head to head
About

apParent Online

This application allows parents to monitor and manage their children's Windows device usage remotely. Features include real-time screen monitoring, website blocking, and app management. It supports multiple children and scheduled actions like screen locking.

Highlights
  • Real-time screen monitoring
  • Screen lock with custom message
  • Web history tracking
  • Monitor multiple children
  • Schedule screen actions
  • Website and app blocking
Features
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apParent Online empowers parents to easily monitor and manage their children’s Windows device usage whether they’re home or out and about. Note: Currently apParent Online app manages Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10 devices only. Features: - Real-time screen monitoring - Screen lock with custom message - Web history of recent sites visited - Ability to monitor multiple children simultaneously - Schedule screen record - Schedule screen lock - Blocking websites - Blocking or allowing apps on children devices

About

3J iSmart

Features
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Experience the convenience of 3j iSmart, where simplicity meets innovation. 1. Remote Control: Take charge of your home appliances remotely, no matter where you are. 2. Simultaneous Control: Effortlessly manage multiple devices using just one intuitive app. 3. Timer Functionality: Set timers for seamless automation, making your routines smoother than ever. 4. Device Sharing: Share your devices with family members in just a tap, fostering a connected home environment. 5. Easy Connectivity: Quickly connect the app to your devices for hassle-free control, ensuring a smooth setup experience.

Screenshots

apParent Online4 screens
3J iSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: apParent Online at every 4 months against 3J iSmart's every 26 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

apParent Online ships an update every 4 months, 3J iSmart every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
apParent Online versus 3J iSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterapParent Online3J iSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssistX Education, LLCTLI INTERNATION PTY Ltd

In-app purchases

None

apParent Online

No in-app purchases

None

3J iSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is apParent Online free?
apParent Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3J iSmart free?
3J iSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do apParent Online or 3J iSmart have ads?
Neither apParent Online nor 3J iSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, apParent Online or 3J iSmart?
apParent Online ships an update every 4 months, and 3J iSmart every 26 months. Most recently, apParent Online was updated on September 23, 2026 and 3J iSmart on October 5, 2026.

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