# Parental Control vs ScreenCoach

The clearest difference is rating: Parental Control at 4.8 against ScreenCoach's 4.3. Parental Control also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). ScreenCoach's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parental Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScreenCoach sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parental Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Parental Control's written reviews are positive against 81% of ScreenCoach's.

Parental Control ships an update every 5 months, ScreenCoach every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parental Control | ScreenCoach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-smartdaddy/id1502380751/reviews)** | [4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencoach-parental-control/id1509516221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMARTDADDY LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502380750) | [LifeTechBalance Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493331736) |

## What reviewers say

### Parental Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-smartdaddy/id1502380751)

This app acts as a virtual bodyguard for children, offering comprehensive screen time management and online safety features. It allows parents to set app limits, monitor online activities, track location, and manage tasks for their children, providing peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Screen time limits and scheduling, App and website blocking, Live location tracking, Screen capture monitoring, To-do list management, Call and SMS monitoring, SOS emergency alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock SmartDaddy | $4.99 | per month |
| SMALL FAMILY | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlock SmartDaddy | $9.99 | per month |
| MEDIUM FAMILY | $17.99 | per month |
| LARGE FAMILY | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlock SmartDaddy | $40.99 | per year |
| Unlock SmartDaddy | $59.99 | per year |


### ScreenCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencoach-parental-control/id1509516221)

Manage your children's screen time and reward them for completing chores and offline activities. This app helps establish healthy tech habits with customizable schedules, allowance tracking, and app blocking features.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time for chores, Allowance management, Customizable activity lists, App blocking, Parental dashboard, Multiple access times, Mode creation (School, Fun, Sleep)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan with 30 day trial | $5.69 | per month |
| Monthly Plan with 30 day trial | $5.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Plan with 30 day trial | $27.49 | per 6 months |
| 6 Month Plan with 30 day trial | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Plan with 30 day trial | $44.49 | per year |
| Annual Plan with 30 day trial | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parental Control free?

Parental Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScreenCoach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parental Control or ScreenCoach?

Parental Control is rated higher. Parental Control averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ScreenCoach averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.

### Do Parental Control or ScreenCoach have ads?

Neither Parental Control nor ScreenCoach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parental Control or ScreenCoach?

Parental Control ships an update every 5 months, and ScreenCoach every 3 weeks. Most recently, Parental Control was updated on September 19, 2026 and ScreenCoach on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*