Screen Time vs iLimits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time
This free utility helps parents manage their children's screen time. Set timers, and once they expire, the device becomes difficult to use until unlocked by the parent with Touch ID or a passcode.
- Set screen time timers
- Device lockout after timer expires
- Unlock with Touch ID
- Unlock with passcode
- Free to use
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Less screen time, more life time! Controlling how much time your kids spend using screens is important. Screen Time is here to help, for free. 1. Setup a timer 2. Once the timer goes off, your device becomes hard to use for anyone else but you 3. Unlock your device with Touch ID or passcode to make it usable again. It's that simple. This app is free and made by a concerned parent.
iLimits
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iLimits is a powerful parental control and screen time management app designed to help families build safer and healthier digital habits. Monitor device activity, manage screen time, block distracting apps, and create a safer mobile experience for children — all from an easy-to-use parent dashboard. Key Features: • Screen time limits and daily usage control • App blocking and smart restrictions • App usage monitoring and activity insights • Parent and child device management • Secure parental PIN protection • Category-based app controls • Family-focused digital safety tools • Simple and clean parental dashboard Parents can: • Monitor app usage and activity • Restrict distracting or unsafe apps • Set healthy screen time limits • Manage child device access • Encourage balanced digital habits Built for modern families, iLimits combines powerful parental supervision features with a simple and privacy-focused experience. Important: • iOS version currently supports Parent Mode and parental management features • Child device companion features for iOS are coming soon in future updates iLimits is intended for parental supervision, family safety, and responsible digital wellbeing management. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screen Time at none against iLimits's 3. Screen Time also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. iLimits sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Screen Time asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Screen Time | iLimits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cantina Software | Helna Pavithran |
In-app purchases
Screen Time
No in-app purchases
iLimits
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$44.99









