# Screen Time Limit vs Smart Daddy

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Limit at 4.5 against Smart Daddy's 3.0. Screen Time Limit also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 2). Smart Daddy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Limit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Smart Daddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time Limit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Limit has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screen Time Limit ships an update fortnightly, Smart Daddy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Limit | Smart Daddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-app-blocker/id6449219142/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-daddy-parental-control/id6476419602/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salix Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807587134) | [SMART DADDY (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691579578) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Limit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-app-blocker/id6449219142)

This app helps you improve focus and manage screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers features for self-control and parental monitoring to create a more productive digital environment.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Website blocking, Focus mode, Study timer, Parental controls, Screen time tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parental Control Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Parental Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| 50% Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| 20% Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Smart Daddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-daddy-parental-control/id6476419602)

This app provides parents with real-time monitoring of their child's notifications and photos to ensure online safety. It offers features like message tracking, photo monitoring, screen time management, and web filtering to promote responsible digital citizenship.

**Highlights:** Real-time notification monitoring, Photo monitoring, Screen time management, App usage tracking, Web filtering and blocking, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $7.00 | per month |
| Standard (Small Family) Plan | $18.00 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Large Family) Plan | $36.00 | per 6 months |
| Premium+ (Save Max%) | $72.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Limit free?

Screen Time Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Daddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Limit or Smart Daddy?

Screen Time Limit is rated higher. Screen Time Limit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Smart Daddy averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Limit or Smart Daddy have ads?

Neither Screen Time Limit nor Smart Daddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or Smart Daddy?

Screen Time Limit ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Daddy every 3 days. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smart Daddy on October 6, 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.*