GeekSmart vs ScreenChore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GeekSmart
Manage your smart home devices and family's connected health data. Seamlessly sync body fat scale metrics like BMI and weight to Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your well-being.
- Smart device management
- Family smart home control
- Healthkit integration
- Body fat scale data sync
- BMI and weight tracking
- Apple Health data consolidation
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GeekSmart is a smart home management platform that provides a variety of smart device management for the family, and makes our lives more convenient and smarter through it. GeekSmart has been connected to Healthkit, which will seamlessly connect your health records using the body fat scale to Apple Health, such as BMI, weight, height, fat percentage, etc. can be found in Apple Health's body measurement, allowing you to get a clear picture Comprehensive health data. You need to enable the health privacy permission for GeekSmart.
ScreenChore
This app helps families manage chores and screen time. Parents can assign tasks and reward completion with extra device access, fostering responsibility and healthy digital habits. It aims to reduce conflict by setting clear expectations and automating screen time limits.
- Assign chores with screen time rewards
- Set screen time allowances per child
- Block or limit specific apps
- Automated screen time monitoring
- Parental control via single account
- Prompts chores to earn extra screen time
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ScreenChore combines a family chore chart with a screen time app, allowing parents to assign chores and reward them with extra screen time. It allows blocking and limiting screen time, while helping kids practice prioritization, delayed gratification, and build healthy relationships with their devices. Instead of constantly reminding, negotiating, or being the “bad guy,” parents can set clear expectations ahead of time. ScreenChore automatically monitors screen time and blocks selected apps when a child reaches their limit. No need to take the device away. The apps simply become unavailable, helping reduce fussing, arguing, and daily power struggles. When kids run out of screen time, they'll be prompted to complete the chores you assign to earn extra screen time, helping them learn that important responsibilities come before entertainment. Features: - Set a screen time allowance for each child in your family - Assign chores based on the day of the week - Choose a screen time reward for each chore - Use one parent account to set up your whole family - Permanently block certain apps or limit them by screen time - Give children a parent-approved device experience - Let kids complete chores to earn extra screen time ScreenChore is designed for families who want less conflict around devices and more structure around daily routines. ScreenChore uses Apples standard EULA terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ScreenChore's Privacy Policy: https://screenchore.com/Privacy_Policy.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScreenChore at 5.0 against GeekSmart's 2.9. GeekSmart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (185 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. ScreenChore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. GeekSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScreenChore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeekSmart has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
GeekSmart ships an update every 4 weeks, ScreenChore fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GeekSmart | ScreenChore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (185 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 185 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GEEK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. | Schlangen Development LLC |
Customer experience
GeekSmart
ScreenChore
Bugs and requests
GeekSmart
Reported bugs
18 issues- Bluetooth won't connect or reconnects intermittently
- App login requires verification code that never arrives
- White blank screen when adding device to app
- App deletes device after updates requiring full re-setup
- Fingerprint sensor accepts unauthorized touches
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- Auto-lock activates when disabled
- App freezes when trying to refresh or access devices
- Cannot add gateway or enable remote access
- Biometric reader stops accepting registered fingerprints
- App logout/login loop requiring reinstall
- iOS version incompatible with newer iOS versions (16.6+)
- Automations tab non-functional, actions erase after saving
- Device list scrolls uncontrollably preventing selection
- Spelling errors throughout app (fingerprint misspelled)
- Add Device button shows empty page
- Support contact features non-functional in app
- Request timeout errors during account creation
- Cannot retrieve password reset codes
Requested features
10 requests- Complete mute option for unlock sounds
- Wi-Fi connectivity option (instead of only Bluetooth)
- Persistent lock status display without clicking
- Swap red/green indicator colors (green for unlocked, red for locked)
- Passage mode and security mode functionality in app
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- Longer charging cable or wireless charging
- Remove or relocate advertisements
- Disable auto-login requirement
- Support for older lock models in app
- Ability to delete or modify user accounts in app
ScreenChore
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GeekSmart
No in-app purchases
ScreenChore
- ScreenChore Family Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
Questions
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