Parental Control Assistant vs ByWaveCalendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
ByWaveCalendar
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ByWave 日历 是一款自托管日历的 iOS 客户端 —— 事件、日历、邀请人、 订阅链接全部存放在你(或你的组织 / 朋友)自己搭建的服务器上。 App 不收集任何数据,不含广告与追踪。 使用前需要绑定一台 ByWave Calendar 服务器,可以是你自建的、 朋友的、公司的。我们提供一个公开 Demo 服务器供你登录试用。 主要功能: 日 / 周 / 月 / 年 四视图 多账号 — 一个 App 管理多台服务器 事件邀请人 + 会议链接 + 重复规则 Passkey、TOTP MFA、SSO 全套登录 镜像到 iOS 系统日历(可选) 完整离线缓存 中文 / 英文 双语 开源仓库:github.com/wuha-like-sleep/by-wave-calendar 联系:info@by-wave.com 隐私政策:rl.lz-ss.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ByWaveCalendar at none against Parental Control Assistant's 2. ByWaveCalendar also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). 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. Parental Control Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ByWaveCalendar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Parental Control Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, ByWaveCalendar daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parental Control Assistant | ByWaveCalendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 成 程 | 润森 赵 |
In-app purchases
Parental Control Assistant
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
ByWaveCalendar
No in-app purchases
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