Comparison

iboss cloud Lite vs Playtime Shield

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

Head to head
About

iboss cloud Lite

This app extends web security and access policies to iOS devices, ensuring protection whether on-premises or remote. It simplifies management for network administrators and enhances the end-user experience by reducing help desk calls.

Highlights
  • Proxy-free web security
  • Transparent single sign-on
  • User-based reporting
  • Extends role-based policies
  • On-premises and remote filtering
  • Centralized threat and event management
Features
Read full description

Easily filter your iOS devices The iboss cloud Lite app provides proxy-free Web security, transparent single sign-on authentication, and user-based reporting for the iOS device family. iboss cloud Lite interfaces with the iboss Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and is tasked with securing iOS devices to ensure Web security and access policy enforcement. It offers the following features: •Extends iboss role-based Web security and access policies across iOS devices, whether they are on-premises, traveling, or at home •Provides a better end-user experience and a reduction in help desk calls Implementation is easy, only requiring the network administrator to push this app through their MDM solution, and then activate it via an appropriate MDM Content Filtering profile. On-premises, the iOS devices will be automatically bound by directory or user group to the security and access policies for each user. When the iOS devices are off-premises, the app will detect this and automatically filter traffic requests. No proxy is needed whether on- or off-premises and all activity is managed through the centralized iboss Threat and Event Console to ensure security and compliance. Note: iboss SWG firmware version of 8.2.0.90 or higher is required

About

Playtime Shield

Features
Read full description

Playtime Shield is a cutting-edge app designed for iPhone and iPad, tailored specifically for parents seeking to create a safe and controlled digital environment for their children. This intuitive app empowers parents to selectively manage app usage by setting up personalized profiles, each with distinct access permissions. The ingenious design allows for three separate lists within each profile: one for apps that are always off-limits, another for those that are perpetually permitted, and a third for apps allowed for use only within pre-set time frames. Out of the box, Playtime Shield provides one profile, which can be expanded to an unlimited number with a simple, one-time in-app purchase, ensuring that each child’s experience is uniquely catered to their needs and the parent's peace of mind. In addition to its robust profile management system, Playtime Shield boasts seamless voice command integration, allowing for the swift activation of any profile with just a phrase such as "Activate Playtime Shield!" This feature not only adds a layer of convenience but also enhances the interactive experience for both parents and children. The app’s commitment to a user-friendly interface ensures that parents can effortlessly navigate through settings, making the digital playground as safe and enjoyable as possible for their little ones. With Playtime Shield, parents can share their devices with their children worry-free, confident in the knowledge that their device is safeguarded against unsuitable content and excessive usage.

Screenshots

iboss cloud Lite3 screens
Playtime Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iboss cloud Lite at Free against Playtime Shield's $1.99. iboss cloud Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On 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

iboss cloud Lite is free to download; Playtime Shield costs $1.99 up front. Playtime Shield sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. iboss cloud Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iboss cloud Lite versus Playtime Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteriboss cloud LitePlaytime Shield
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeriboss, Inc.Playtime Powerup LLC

In-app purchases

None

iboss cloud Lite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Playtime Shield

One-time4
  • Multiple Custom Profiles$0.99
  • Time-Restricted App Usage$0.99
  • Family-Wide Multiple Profiles$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Family-Wide Timed Apps Usage$1.99

Questions

Is iboss cloud Lite free?
iboss cloud Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Playtime Shield free?
Playtime Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do iboss cloud Lite or Playtime Shield have ads?
Neither iboss cloud Lite nor Playtime Shield shows ads.

Other comparisons