Comparison

Parental Control Assistant 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

Parental Control Assistant

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Install “Parent Control Assistant” on two devices using the same Apple ID and enable monitoring on the device you want to manage.  You can easily control your devices with these features: Remote Device Lock: Lock all apps on the device remotely, keeping it secure when you’re not around. App Locking: Instantly lock specific apps without needing to set time limits. Block App Installs/Deletions: Prevent unauthorized app installations or deletions. Block In-App Purchases: Restrict in-app purchases to avoid unexpected charges. Disable Browser Access: Block the browser to minimize online risks. Prevent Apple ID Switching: Ensure security by blocking changes to the Apple ID. Change Lock Screen Password: Secure the device by preventing changes to the lock screen password. View Last Usage Time: Keep track of the device’s last active time. These features offer complete control over device usage, providing a safer and more organized digital environment for families, especially children. Before using Screen Time Assistant, please ensure that you have read the following: Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT0tJRnhCUVJqbURk Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT1JDeWZuQlBLcUZo User Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT1pSTUtYeFVsYlJV Contact Us: If you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to contact us at chengcheng_dev@163.com

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

Parental Control Assistant4 screens
Havenly Parental Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Parental Control Assistant and Havenly Parental Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Parental Control Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parental Control Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, Havenly Parental Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Parental Control Assistant versus Havenly Parental Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParental Control AssistantHavenly Parental Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer成 程MorlockStudios LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Parental Control Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Havenly Parental Control

Subscriptions1
  • Havenly Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Parental Control Assistant free?
Parental Control Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Havenly Parental Control free?
Havenly Parental Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Parental Control Assistant or Havenly Parental Control have ads?
Neither Parental Control Assistant nor Havenly Parental Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parental Control Assistant or Havenly Parental Control?
Parental Control Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, and Havenly Parental Control weekly. Most recently, Parental Control Assistant was updated on October 25, 2026 and Havenly Parental Control on October 24, 2026.

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