Comparison

Screen Smart vs EarnTime

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

Head to head
About

Screen Smart

Features
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Screen Smart is loved by parents because it: - Breaks the spell of your child’s screen addiction. - Makes children responsible of their screen time. - Builds knowledge in Math, Geography and Language based on parents and child interests. Our promise to Children - Help you take control of your screen time with a healthy balance of fun and meaningful learning. Our promise to parents - No more fighting over screen time. - A predictable and fair mechanism for your child to learn and be awarded with screen time. - You control subjects learned based on your child’s interests and needs. We created Screen Smart because we see screen addiction among children as one of the largest challenges of our time. We are parents ourselves, so we know exactly how difficult it is to avoid that children end up as screen zombies. We have kept the app simple to drive healthy educational breaks because we know that it works. Once you have passed the initial threshold to install Screen Smart on your child’s device, and explained to your child that they are now in control of their screen time, the reward is less arguing and you will notice that your child actually learns with our app. In contrast to many of the educational apps that exists, your child needs to use Screen Smart to gain screen time. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have ideas how we can improve Screen Smart. By downloading and sharing, you're contributing to reducing screen addiction among children around the world.

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EarnTime

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Make learning a small, positive part of your screen-time routine. EarnTime combines short math, logic, and English challenges with optional time in selected apps. Use it for yourself without an EarnTime account, or set up a routine for your family. START FOR YOURSELF Choose Start for Myself to practice immediately. An EarnTime account and Family Sharing are not required for personal use. You can optionally authorize Apple Screen Time on your device and choose apps to limit. Personal app limits can be turned off from EarnTime. VARIED, OFFLINE PRACTICE Questions include arithmetic, patterns, logic, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar across grade and difficulty levels. Questions and answer choices are randomized. Incorrect answers keep you on the question with helpful feedback and Try Again. Practice works offline, builds learning progress, and does not award screen-time minutes. LEARN, THEN EARN Once app limits are configured, tap Earn minutes on your EarnTime home screen and complete a challenge. Each new reward starts one countdown for all selected apps, so you can switch between them. The countdown continues when you leave EarnTime or put your phone down. Earlier device usage does not reduce a new reward. Daily limits, cooldowns, and quiet hours still apply. Optional ending sounds depend on iOS notification, Silent mode, and Focus settings. SEE YOUR PROGRESS See correct answers for today, yesterday, and all time, plus a seven-day chart and daily learning history. Build a learning streak, earn XP, and reach new levels. Levels do not change your screen-time limits. Learning history is saved on this device; deleting the app or changing devices can remove local history. SET UP YOUR FAMILY Guardians sign in with Apple and pair a child's device using a QR code or manual code. Children do not need an EarnTime email or password. Child Screen Time authorization requires the child's own Apple Account in the guardian's Apple Family Sharing group. Do not share an Apple Account or password. KEEP CONTROL Adjust the learning routine and app limits. Selected app information stays on the device. Guardian account deletion is available under Account. EarnTime is free, with no advertising, social feed, or in-app purchases. Requires iOS or iPadOS 26.5 or later. EarnTime manages only its own app restrictions; separate Apple Screen Time limits or restrictions from another app may still apply. Questions or feedback: support@imprvhealth.com

Screenshots

Screen Smart4 screens
EarnTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Screen Smart at 16.0 against EarnTime's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Screen Smart versus EarnTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen SmartEarnTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeyond Ability ABImprvHealth

In-app purchases

None

Screen Smart

No in-app purchases

None

EarnTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Smart free?
Screen Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EarnTime free?
EarnTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Smart or EarnTime have ads?
Neither Screen Smart nor EarnTime shows ads.

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