Comparison

IPBroadcast vs Screenguard

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

Head to head
About

IPBroadcast

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It mainly completes terminal information review, song list acquisition and local song list creation, quickly initiates broadcasting and single terminal intercom, and provides recording studio function, which can be broadcast after the first recording is finished, so as to facilitate users to control and use the terminal conveniently. The construction includes terminal management, broadcasting center, broadcasting room and setting sections, and the introduction clearly provides users with a good management system and operation.

About

Screenguard

This app helps you manage screen time by earning it back through real-life tasks. Instead of just blocking apps, it allows you to complete activities like exercising or studying to unlock distracting apps for a limited duration.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time by completing real-life tasks
  • Spend earned time to unlock distracting apps
  • Set custom unlock durations for apps
  • Track weekly progress and daily averages
  • Identify top distracting apps
  • Integrates with Apple's Screen Time tools
Features
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Earn screen time to save 2h+ each day. Screenguard is a fun, simple way to limit screen time by earning it back through real-life tasks. Before you open a distracting app, Screenguard helps you pause, choose how much time you actually need, and stay in control. Instead of just blocking apps, Screenguard lets you earn screen time by completing simple tasks like moving your body, going outside, studying, reading, and building a better routine. Less endless scrolling. More time doing things that actually make you feel good. How it works: Pick the apps you want to guard, then earn coins by completing tasks in real life. Spend coins to unlock distracting apps for a limited amount of time. Screenguard keeps you aware with timers, limits, unlocks, and progress tracking so you always know where your time is going. That’s it. Complete a task. Earn coins. Unlock apps with intention. What makes Screenguard different: Most screen time apps only block you after you’ve already wasted time. Screenguard gives you a better trade: earn screen time by doing something good first. • Earn coins by completing real-life tasks • Spend coins to unlock distracting apps • Choose how long you want to unlock apps for • Limit screen time without quitting your phone completely • Build healthier routines around focus, sleep, movement, and mornings • Track weekly progress, streaks, daily averages, and pickup trends • See your top distractors ranked by time spent • Use Apple’s Screen Time tools to guard the apps that pull you in most Private & safe: Screenguard uses Apple's Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking happen entirely on your device. Your app usage data never leaves your phone. * Subscription required to unlock app features. Terms of Service: https://screenguard.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://screenguard.app/privacy

Screenshots

IPBroadcast4 screens
Screenguard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPBroadcast at none against Screenguard's 7. IPBroadcast also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). Screenguard's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screenguard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. IPBroadcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPBroadcast ships an update every 4 weeks, Screenguard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPBroadcast versus Screenguard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPBroadcastScreenguard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR&D APPMagicbase Inc

In-app purchases

None

IPBroadcast

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Screenguard

Subscriptions7
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly (2-Week Free Trial)14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is IPBroadcast free?
IPBroadcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screenguard free?
Screenguard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPBroadcast or Screenguard have ads?
Neither IPBroadcast nor Screenguard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPBroadcast or Screenguard?
IPBroadcast ships an update every 4 weeks, and Screenguard every 6 days. Most recently, IPBroadcast was updated on September 29, 2026 and Screenguard on October 2, 2026.

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