# Parental Control App vs Parental Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parental Control at 100% against Parental Control App's 49%. Parental Control also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3). Parental Control App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parental Control App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Parental Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parental Control App has 1.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Parental Control App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parental Control's.

Parental Control App ships an update fortnightly, Parental Control every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parental Control App | Parental Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-app-mobicip/id299153586/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-smartdaddy/id1502380751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobicip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/299153589) | [SMARTDADDY LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502380750) |

## What reviewers say

### Parental Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-app-mobicip/id299153586)

This app helps parents manage their children's online activity by setting screen time limits, blocking apps and websites, and tracking their location. It offers a dashboard for easy management and promotes healthy digital habits for families.

**Highlights:** Screen time limits, App blocker, Website filter, Family locator, Messaging control, Activity reports, Uninstall protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobicip Family - Small | $4.99 | per month |
| Mobicip Family - Small | $6.99 | per month |
| Mobicip Standard | $6.99 | per month |
| Mobicip Family - Medium | $8.99 | per month |
| Mobicip Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Family Plan - Small | $39.99 | per year |
| Mobicip Family- 5 Devices | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Plan - Medium | $59.99 | per year |
| Mobicip Standard | $59.99 | per year |
| Mobicip Premium | $95.99 | per year |


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parental Control App free?

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

### Is Parental Control free?

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

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

Parental Control is rated higher. Parental Control App averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Parental Control averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Parental Control App or Parental Control have ads?

Neither Parental Control App nor Parental Control shows ads.

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

Parental Control App ships an update fortnightly, and Parental Control every 5 months. Most recently, Parental Control App was updated on November 3, 2026 and Parental Control on November 3, 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.*