# Parental Control vs Not Yet

The clearest difference is update cadence: Not Yet at every 5 days against Parental Control's every 5 months. Parental Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parental Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Not Yet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Parental Control against 4.7 for Not Yet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Parental Control ships an update every 5 months, Not Yet every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parental Control | Not Yet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-smartdaddy/id1502380751/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-yet-purchase-delay/id6757987253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMARTDADDY LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502380750) | [Adam Gelatka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833992366) |

## 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 |


### Not Yet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-yet-purchase-delay/id6757987253)

This app helps you pause impulsive purchases by introducing a waiting period before you commit. It captures your feelings at the moment of desire, allowing for a calmer, more intentional decision later. The focus is on providing space to think, not on budgeting or tracking finances.

**Highlights:** Add items you want to buy, Set custom waiting periods, Capture emotional context of desire, Review decisions after waiting, Edit purchase details anytime, View avoided spending summaries, Local-first and private data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parental Control free?

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

### Is Not Yet free?

Not Yet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parental Control or Not Yet?

Parental Control is rated higher. Parental Control averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Not Yet averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Parental Control or Not Yet have ads?

Neither Parental Control nor Not Yet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parental Control or Not Yet?

Parental Control ships an update every 5 months, and Not Yet every 5 days. Most recently, Parental Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and Not Yet on October 13, 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.*