Sandflow vs Playtime Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sandflow
This app helps you monitor and limit your daily phone and app usage. It tracks time spent on specific applications and games, offering insights to foster healthier digital habits and improve productivity. Features include leaderboards and real-time usage widgets.
- App usage tracking
- Screen time limits
- Dynamic Island stopwatch integration
- Leaderboards for app usage
- Home Screen widgets
- Usage insights and analytics
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Sandflow - Screen Time Control helps you control your app usage & develop healthier digital habits. Sandflow - Screen Time Control uses Shortcuts Automation to toggle a stopwatch on the Dynamic Island whenever you open one of your configured apps (TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram...) or any games (Clash of Clans, Marvel Snap, Genshin Impact). It works with all apps. LEADERBOARDS With Leaderboards powered by Game Center, you can now compare your times against their friends, family or with the rest of the world. The one with the least amount of time spent on social media wins the #1 place. INSIGHTS Learn more about your app usage, pickup times and other cool insights that will help you take back control of your time. Check how much time you've "wasted" on an app, how many times you have opened it and much time you've spent each time. EVEN MORE THINGS - Modern design with gorgeous icons and animations - Support for Light and Dark Modes - Check your usage of your apps in real time using the Home Screen interactive widgets BENEFITS: - Enhanced Self-Awareness: By tracking your app usage, you gain a clearer understanding of how you spend your time on your device, leading to better self-awareness and more intentional behavior. - Improved Productivity: Identifying time-wasting apps allows you to reclaim those minutes and redirect them toward more productive tasks or meaningful activities. - Digital Well-being: Developing healthy app usage habits promotes better overall well-being by reducing stress, anxiety, and the feeling of being constantly connected. - Better Time Management: With insights into your app usage patterns, you can allocate your time more efficiently and strike a balance between screen time and other aspects of life. - Mindful Technology Use: Tracking app usage encourages a more conscious and mindful approach to technology, where you use your devices with purpose rather than impulsively. - Family-Friendly Monitoring: Sandflow - Screen Time Control is also suitable for parents who want to monitor and manage their children's app usage in a supportive and responsible manner. PREMIUM: - Unlimited Apps: Add as many apps to track the real time usage as you want - Insights: Check how much time you've "wasted" on an app, how many times you have opened it and much time you've spent each time - Customization: Personalize the colors of different elements in the Dynamic Island and Live Activity - Custom App Icons: Change the app icon to fit your vibe and Home Screen --------- Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Check our Terms - https://appscreentime.com/legal/terms-of-use EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Playtime Shield
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Playtime Shield is a cutting-edge app designed for iPhone and iPad, tailored specifically for parents seeking to create a safe and controlled digital environment for their children. This intuitive app empowers parents to selectively manage app usage by setting up personalized profiles, each with distinct access permissions. The ingenious design allows for three separate lists within each profile: one for apps that are always off-limits, another for those that are perpetually permitted, and a third for apps allowed for use only within pre-set time frames. Out of the box, Playtime Shield provides one profile, which can be expanded to an unlimited number with a simple, one-time in-app purchase, ensuring that each child’s experience is uniquely catered to their needs and the parent's peace of mind. In addition to its robust profile management system, Playtime Shield boasts seamless voice command integration, allowing for the swift activation of any profile with just a phrase such as "Activate Playtime Shield!" This feature not only adds a layer of convenience but also enhances the interactive experience for both parents and children. The app’s commitment to a user-friendly interface ensures that parents can effortlessly navigate through settings, making the digital playground as safe and enjoyable as possible for their little ones. With Playtime Shield, parents can share their devices with their children worry-free, confident in the knowledge that their device is safeguarded against unsuitable content and excessive usage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sandflow at Free against Playtime Shield's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Sandflow is free to download; Playtime Shield costs $1.99 up front. Sandflow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Playtime Shield sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Sandflow | Playtime Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MoneyCoach UG | Playtime Powerup LLC |
In-app purchases
Sandflow
- Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Monthly Family$8.991 Month
- Screen Time Realtime Plus7 Days trial$13.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly Family7 Days trial$28.991 Year
- Lifetime Plus$49.99
Playtime Shield
- Multiple Custom Profiles$0.99
- Time-Restricted App Usage$0.99
- Family-Wide Multiple Profiles$1.99
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- Family-Wide Timed Apps Usage$1.99









