Comparison

Parental Controls by Ohana vs Pomodify

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

Head to head
About

Parental Controls by Ohana

This app helps parents manage their children's screen time and internet access. It offers automatic time limits, website filtering, and customizable modes to ensure a healthy digital balance and a safe online environment.

Highlights
  • Automatic time limits
  • Safe internet filtering
  • Customizable app modes (Study, Leisure)
  • Scheduled phone locking for bedtime
  • Weekly usage insights
  • Cross-device compatibility
  • Optional location sharing
Features
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A parental control app designed for parents! We all secretly know it. Studies show that too much screen time for children can have many negative effects. We help parents and families get a grip on the issue of kids and phones. AUTOMATIC TIME LIMITS Now your child is shown the “5 more minutes please” beforehand. With a suggested or custom daily time limit, you can teach your child time management while maintaining a healthy screen time balance. AUTOMATICALLY A SAFE INTERNET Over 5 million websites are automatically filtered for you. As soon as your child tries to access an inappropriate site, we redirect them to a safe site and notify you. Ohana also adjusts search engines to only display child-friendly content. LOCKED, STUDY or LEISURE These are our modes that you can set the phone to with just one tap. Apps are then automatically locked and tidying up the room becomes the most important thing after all. PHONE OFF FOR BEDTIME Automatic schedules help to put the phone into locked or study mode at certain times. Apps that are not allowed can simply no longer be opened. This way, a restful night is automatically integrated into everyday life. NEW INSIGHTS EVERY WEEK You get a brief overview of what happened last week and can easily find out about new apps. Comparison values with other kids help you to evaluate your child. WORKS BETWEEN ALL DEVICES Ohana transcends device boundaries and supports different platforms. As a parent on a different platform, you can still control and enjoy all functions independently. LOCATION SAFETY FEATURE Some parents want an extra layer of protection in real life. Therefore, we offer a safety feature that allows parents and children to transparently share their location within the family. The function is optional to prevent any potential misuse. SECURITY & PRIVACY The security and privacy of parents and children are most important to us. We do not sell your data to third parties. Your data belongs to you and is securely encrypted. TRY IT OUT FOR FREE Download the app now and help your child manage their own devices! For any questions, contact us at support@ohana.app. --- Terms and Conditions: https://www.ohana.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ohana.app/en/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pomodify

Features
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The calm study timer built for students. Focus with lofi music, rain sounds, and beautiful animated backgrounds while you work. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your focus time — 25 min or custom 2. Choose your sound — lofi, rain, nature, or meditation 3. Study in peace. Track your progress automatically. SOUNDS & ATMOSPHERE • Lofi beats to keep you in the zone • Rain & nature sounds for deep focus • Meditation music for calm study sessions • Beautiful Ghibli-style animated backgrounds SMART STUDY TIMER • Pomodoro technique — 25 min focus, 5 min break • Custom focus & break times • Auto-switch between focus and break • Session streaks to keep you consistent DAILY STUDY TRACKER • See how much time you studied today • Weekly & monthly focus stats • Build real study habits over time • Track streaks — never miss a day FOCUS MODE • Block distractions while you study • Stay mindful during every session • Clean, minimal design — nothing to click away from WHO IS POMODIFY FOR? • Students studying for exams • People who want to build focus habits • Remote workers who need a calm workspace • Anyone looking for a lofi study timer • People with ADHD who need structure WHY STUDENTS LOVE POMODIFY • No signup needed — open and start • Works 100% offline • Lightweight — won't slow your phone • Beautiful design that actually helps you focus • Free to use Download Pomodify now. Study smarter, not harder Privacy Policy: https://pomodify-privacy-policy.vercel.app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Parental Controls by Ohana4 screens
Pomodify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pomodify at 15.0 against Parental Controls by Ohana's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Parental Controls by Ohana sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pomodify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Parental Controls by Ohana versus Pomodify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParental Controls by OhanaPomodify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOhana Software GmbHMeesaa Nepal

Bugs and requests

Parental Controls by Ohana

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Screen time counting incorrectly (shows more time than actually used)
  • Screen time resets or disappears overnight
  • White screen when selecting apps to unlock
  • App crashes when configuring restrictions
  • Bedtime schedule doesn't work with cellular data enabled
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  • Apps continue to function despite time limits being reached
  • False notifications for blocked sites when device is off
  • Permission denied errors on child device
  • Lag and timer display issues
  • Incompatibility with certain school management systems
  • Apps open in locked mode when they shouldn't

Requested features

7 requests
  • Per-app time limits instead of global limits
  • Request permission system for age-restricted apps
  • Ability to allow specific contacts during restricted modes
  • Usage summary or overview dashboard
  • Better compatibility with school admin tools
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  • Improved time tracking accuracy
  • Option to exclude system updates from restrictions

Pomodify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Parental Controls by Ohana

Subscriptions17
  • Parental controls for a family7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Parental controls for a family7 Days trial2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Parental controls for a family$6.991 Month
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  • Parental controls for a family7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Parental controls for a family2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Parental controls for a family7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Parental controls for a family7 Days trial$31.991 Year
  • Your Lifetime Discount$39.991 Year
  • Your Lifetime Discount7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Your Lifetime Discount$49.991 Year
  • Your Lifetime Discount7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Your Lifetime Discount$59.991 Year
  • Your Lifetime Discount7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Parental controls for a family7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Parental controls for a family7 Days trial$72.991 Year
  • Parental Control Membership$79.991 Year
  • Parental controls for a family7 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Pomodify

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodify Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pomodify Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomodify Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Parental Controls by Ohana free?
Parental Controls by Ohana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodify free?
Pomodify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Parental Controls by Ohana or Pomodify have ads?
Neither Parental Controls by Ohana nor Pomodify shows ads.

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