# Screen Time vs Kid Defense

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screen Time at none against Kid Defense's 1. Screen Time also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kid Defense sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Screen Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time | Kid Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-parental-control/id1273594719/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cantina Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/411486248) | [JOSEPH MONTEFORTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779665284) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-parental-control/id1273594719)

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.

**Highlights:** Set screen time timers, Device lockout after timer expires, Unlock with Touch ID, Unlock with passcode, Free to use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kid Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kid-defense/id6779665282)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peasant | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time free?

Screen Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kid Defense free?

Kid Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Screen Time or Kid Defense have ads?

Neither Screen Time nor Kid Defense shows ads.

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