# MyCompassion vs ScreenChore

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenChore at 5.0 against MyCompassion's 3.6. ScreenChore also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). MyCompassion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenChore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. MyCompassion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScreenChore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyCompassion has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyCompassion ships an update every 2 months, ScreenChore fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyCompassion | ScreenChore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycompassion/id384410347/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenchore/id6759873609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Compassion International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/384410350) | [Schlangen Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881377438) |

## What reviewers say

### MyCompassion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycompassion/id384410347)

Easily manage your child sponsorship journey. Send letters, view photos and updates, receive prayer requests, and learn about their world. Stay connected with real-time alerts.

**Highlights:** Send letters to sponsored child, View photos and updates, Receive prayer requests, Set prayer reminders, Discover stories and facts, Real-time alerts and updates

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💌 Easy letter writing and composition
- 📸 Photo attachment capability
- 🗺️ Location and weather information about sponsored child
- 🙏 Prayer reminders and prompts
- 📖 Access to letter history and correspondence

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely slow login process
- 💾 Letters not saving properly or disappearing
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes
- 🔐 Requires re-login on every app open
- 🖼️ Photo upload functionality broken

**Reported bugs**

- Login process takes excessive time to load
- Letter drafts fail to save or save incompletely
- App crashes when uploading photos
- Letter button requires multiple clicks to function
- App force closes during prayer selection

**Requested features**

- Restore previous app version with better navigation
- Improve login speed and eliminate re-login requirement
- Add Apple Pencil support for handwritten letters on iPad
- Implement push notifications for received letters
- Make child photos larger and easier to access


### ScreenChore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenchore/id6759873609)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenChore Family Plan | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyCompassion free?

MyCompassion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScreenChore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyCompassion or ScreenChore?

ScreenChore is rated higher. MyCompassion averages 3.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while ScreenChore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MyCompassion or ScreenChore have ads?

Neither MyCompassion nor ScreenChore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyCompassion or ScreenChore?

MyCompassion ships an update every 2 months, and ScreenChore fortnightly. Most recently, MyCompassion was updated on October 15, 2026 and ScreenChore on October 15, 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.*