Comparison

Playtime Shield vs Havenly Parental Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Playtime Shield

Features
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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.

About

Havenly Parental Control

This app helps parents manage their children's device usage by blocking specific websites, apps, and in-app content. It allows for setting screen time limits, scheduling downtime, and preventing risky app installations, all controllable remotely without requiring child accounts.

Highlights
  • Block websites and in-app content
  • Block mobile game ads
  • Remote control management
  • Set daily screen-time limits
  • Schedule downtime
  • Pre-block risky apps
  • Instant alerts for blocked content
Features
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Havenly lets you: - Block websites and in-app content everywhere on the device—TikTok clips inside Instagram, YouTube links in Safari, you name it - Block mobile game ads from Unity, Google, TikTok Pangle, and other major ad networks - Remote-control rules from your own phone—no account or login required - Set daily screen-time limits that reset automatically - Schedule downtime for homework, bedtime, or family time - Pre-block risky apps before they’re ever installed - Get instant alerts when a blocked site or app is opened - Lock settings behind a parent-only passcode Total protection without the hassle: Kids are tech-savvy: if YouTube is gone from Safari, they’ll find it through Instagram. Havenly stops those work-arounds by filtering at the device level, so harmful content stays blocked everywhere—no matter which app tries to serve it. Why parents choose Havenly: - Zero accounts, zero logins – Pair devices with a quick QR code and start managing in seconds. - Remote management – Edit rules from anywhere; changes reach the child’s device almost instantly. - Granular schedules – Create one-off, daily, or weekly rules tailored to each child’s routine. - Advanced ad blocking – Keep kids focused on gameplay without constant ad interruptions - Privacy first – Data is processed on-device whenever possible and never sold to third parties. How it works: 1- Install Havenly on your device and your child’s. 2- Choose what to block, limit, or schedule. Havenly enforces it automatically. 3- Scan the on-screen QR code to remotely control your child's device —no usernames or authentication needed. No more app-hopping work-arounds, late-night scrolling, or constant nagging. Just peace of mind for you and healthier digital habits for them. Download Havenly today and take back control of screen time—straight from your own phone.

Screenshots

Playtime Shield4 screens
Havenly Parental Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Havenly Parental Control 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Havenly Parental Control is free to download; Playtime Shield costs $1.99 up front. Playtime Shield sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Havenly Parental Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Playtime Shield versus Havenly Parental Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaytime ShieldHavenly Parental Control
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaytime Powerup LLCMorlockStudios LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Playtime Shield

One-time4
  • 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
1 purchases

Havenly Parental Control

Subscriptions1
  • Havenly Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Playtime Shield free?
Playtime Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Havenly Parental Control free?
Havenly Parental Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playtime Shield or Havenly Parental Control have ads?
Neither Playtime Shield nor Havenly Parental Control shows ads.

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