Screenable vs Elber
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screenable
This app offers modern parental controls to make any iPhone or iPad suitable for children. It features customizable modes like 'Dumb Phone' and 'Screen Trainer' to manage device usage and promote self-control, with guided setup and remote management.
- Dumb Phone mode
- Screen Trainer mode
- One-tap focus features
- Guided setup
- Remote settings updates
- Transforms existing devices
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Screenable makes any iPhone or iPad kid-ready. The app is designed with simple modes to lock down devices for each stage as kids grow, from shared iPads to a kid’s first phone. Research-backed and family-tested, Screenable’s modern parental controls make it easy for parents to follow all major screen time advisories, such as from the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr Becky (Good Inside), and Jonathan Haidt (The Anxious Generation). ▶ Feature highlight: DUMB PHONE mode ◀ The anti-smartphone. Convert any iPhone into a classic “flip phone” with nothing more than Phone, FaceTime, Messages, location sharing, and any other apps you choose. A great alternative to an Apple Watch. ▶ Feature highlight: SCREEN TRAINER mode ◀ The new, collaborative approach to parental controls that helps build kids’ self-control. Best for kids starting the transition to independent use of an iPhone or iPad (usually ages 9-14, but you know your kids best!). ▶ Feature highlight: ONE-TAP FOCUS ◀ With a tap, remove the App Store, the camera, Safari, or any other internet browsers from your kids’ devices. Take away distractions until kids are ready for them. ▶ Feature highlight: GUIDED SETUP ◀ Get guidance and parental advice at every step. Read best practices and learn what’s worked for other families so that you feel confident things are set up just right. HOW IT WORKS ▶ 1. Create an account. ◆ Install the parent app, and set up your family profile. ▶ 2. Sync kids’ devices. ◆ Install the kid app on each kid's iPhone or iPad (2014+). ▶ 3. Choose a mode. ◆ Instantly convert each to a Dumb Phone or Screen Trainer (Media Player and Social Trainer coming soon). ▶ 4. Stay in the know. ◆ Get notifications and reports. Update settings remotely. WHY SCREENABLE ◆ No new devices or data plans required. ◆ Don’t get a new Apple Watch or phone – just add Screenable to any ol’ iPhone or iPad. Whether on WiFi only or added to your existing family plan, setup is easy peasy. ◆ All things Apple, for you and the kids. ◆ Use FaceTime, message them with blue bubbles, and see their location in Find My. Share family services like iCloud storage or Apple Music. You and the kids stay within Apple. ◆ Dummy-proof and one-tap easy. ◆ In just a tap, fully convert a device to a dumb phone, media player, and more. Fully guided setup, easy to change as kids grow. Fantastic customer service if things go sideways. ◆ Pro tip... ◆ Screenable is built on the same technology as Apple’s Screen Time, but without the annoyances & instability – and instead providing a bunch of new and easier-to-use features! :) A NOTE FROM US Hello parents! We’re a family business (two techie brothers, our wives, and 6 kids) and just getting started. We welcome your feedback, truly! Please let us know what you think at getscreenable.com/contact. ~The team at Screenable //// ▶ SUPPORTED KIDS’ DEVICES ◆ iPhone 7 or later (with iOS 15+) ◆ iPads from 2014 or later (with iPadOS 15+) ◆ Compatible with certain other parent apps like Bark and Life360. Details at help.getscreenable.com. ▶ SOME LINKS We are sensitive to your privacy and that of your kids, and we only collect and retain data needed to provide the Screenable service. Privacy Policy ◆ https://getscreenable.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service ◆ https://getscreenable.com/legal/terms ▶ VERY LASTLY If you are a parent and still reading this, bravo! You have self-qualified as PERFECT for Screenable. :) No seriously, if you still have hesitations, please reach out to our CEO (Tom) personally, at tom@getscreenable.com – he’d love to hear from you.
Elber
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Elber is a personal AI agent that helps you get more done with less effort. Instead of tapping through menus, just say what you want: - “Create a goal to run a 5K and break it into weekly milestones.” - “Add ‘send project update’ to my todos for tomorrow morning.” - “Show me emails from Sarah about the Q3 plan.” - “Book a 30‑minute check‑in with James next Tuesday at 2 PM.” - “Add John as a contact, note that we met at NYC Tech Week, and schedule a coffee.” From big-picture planning to quick follow‑ups, Elber turns plain language into completed actions—and keeps everything in sync across devices. What makes Elber different - One chat for everything: Goals, todos, notes, contacts, email, and calendar in a single, natural conversation. - Multi‑step smarts: Ask for complex sequences (like adding a contact, creating a goal, and scheduling a meeting) and Elber handles it end‑to‑end. - Built‑in integrations: Connect Gmail and Google Calendar to search mail, read threads, and create events—right from chat. - Intake links for networking: Share a personal intake link to collect details from new connections. When they reply, Elber organizes everything and notifies you. - Designed for real life: Quick capture, fast search, and focused follow‑through—whether you’re planning a launch or just staying on top of your day. Key Features - Goal management with milestones and progress tracking - Todo management with due dates and natural‑language scheduling - Notes you can search, summarize, and reference in chat - Contact management with rich notes and relationship context - Gmail (read and search) and email workflow support - Google Calendar event creation and availability‑aware scheduling - Intake links to onboard new contacts automatically - Push notifications for important updates and intake messages - Secure sign‑in with email code; data encrypted in transit Works the way you talk Elber understands natural language, so you can move faster. Ask for what you need in your own words—the AI handles the details, validates dates and times, and confirms actions before they’re made. Private and in your control Elber requests access to Gmail and Google Calendar only when you choose to connect them, and only to the scopes needed for the requested features. Tokens are stored securely, and you can disconnect anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elber at none against Screenable's 4. Elber also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Screenable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Elber asks for nothing beyond the download.
Screenable ships an update fortnightly, Elber every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screenable | Elber |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SCREENABLE LLC | RepUp Training |
In-app purchases
Screenable
- Screenable Plus - Launch Promo1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Screenable Plus1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Screenable Plus - Launch Promo1 Month trial$47.901 Year
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- Screenable Plus1 Month trial$54.991 Year
Elber
No in-app purchases









