# Playtime Shield vs ScreenSpy

The clearest difference is price: ScreenSpy at Free against Playtime Shield's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ScreenSpy is free to download; Playtime Shield costs $1.99 up front. Playtime Shield sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ScreenSpy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playtime Shield | ScreenSpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenspy-see-pcmac-screen/id6737170432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playtime Powerup LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712824324) | [App Machine SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770068958) |

## What reviewers say

### Playtime Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-shield/id6471345457)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiple Custom Profiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time-Restricted App Usage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family-Wide Multiple Profiles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Family-Wide Timed Apps Usage | $1.99 | one-time |


### ScreenSpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenspy-see-pcmac-screen/id6737170432)

Monitor your child's computer activity remotely in real-time. Track websites, apps, and games to ensure their online safety and manage screen time. Easy setup provides peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Real-time remote desktop viewing, PC/Mac surveillance, Parent remote access, Child activity tracking, Easy setup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playtime Shield free?

Playtime Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ScreenSpy free?

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

### Do Playtime Shield or ScreenSpy have ads?

Neither Playtime Shield nor ScreenSpy shows ads.

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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.*