Comparison

ACT+EARN vs ScreenPoints

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

Head to head
About

ACT+EARN

This app helps parents manage children's screen time by allowing kids to earn device access through completing tasks like chores or homework. It uses photo verification and a points system for rewards, offering a structured approach to screen time management.

Highlights
  • Task assignment with custom point values
  • Photo verification for task completion
  • Points-based rewards for screen time
  • Real iOS Screen Time API integration
  • Customizable rewards beyond screen time
  • Family sync across devices
  • Over 200 pre-made tasks
Features
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If your kids fight you over every minute of screen time, ACT+EARN flips the script. Kids earn device access by completing real tasks — chores, homework, outdoor time, reading. No negotiations. No meltdowns. Just a simple deal: do the work, earn the play. HOW IT WORKS: You Set the Tasks — Chores, homework, outdoor time, reading, or community service Kids Complete & Check Off — Photo verification keeps everyone honest Device Time Unlocked — Earned access builds responsibility and healthy habits KEY FEATURES: Task Assignment — Create age-appropriate tasks with custom point values Photo Verification — Kids submit photos proving task completion Points-Based Rewards — Earn points to redeem for screen time or custom rewards Real iOS Integration — Built on Apple's Screen Time API, not workarounds kids can bypass Custom Rewards — Beyond screen time: allowance, outings, privileges Family Sync — Real-time updates across all family devices Quick Child Login — Face ID / Touch ID for easy access 200+ Ready-Made Tasks — Or create your own. Works for ages 6-16. WHY ACT+EARN IS DIFFERENT: Most screen time apps just set limits. ACT+EARN connects limits to action. Your child doesn't just get blocked — they have a clear path to earning more time. That shift from "no" to "not yet, here's how" changes everything about how kids respond. And unlike apps that use VPNs or configuration profiles that tech-savvy kids can disable, ACT+EARN is built directly on Apple's Screen Time API. Real enforcement, not a workaround. BUILT FOR FAMILIES: We built ACT+EARN because we were tired of screen time fights with our own kids. Every parent knows the drill: you set a limit, the timer goes off, and suddenly you're the villain. We wanted a system where the rules aren't coming from us — they're built into the app. Our kids understood it immediately. Yours will too. PRIVACY-FOCUSED: Minimal data collection, full encryption, and strict access controls. Built by a cybersecurity professional with 25+ years of experience. Your family's data stays protected — always. Parent Designed. Child Inspired. SUBSCRIPTION INFO: ACT+EARN offers a Family subscription with two options: - Monthly: $4.99/month - Annual: $39.99/year (save 33%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://join.actandearn.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://join.actandearn.com/privacy.html

About

ScreenPoints

Features
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Turn screen time into motivation. This app helps parents manage children’s screen time in a smart and positive way — by connecting entertainment time with real-life tasks and responsibilities. Children have a daily base amount of screen time (or none at all). If they want extra time for games, videos, or other entertainment apps, they earn it by completing tasks set by their parents. Key Features Daily & one-time tasks Parents can create daily routines or single tasks for children to complete. Earn screen time Completing tasks unlocks additional screen time for entertainment apps. Child-proposed tasks Children can suggest their own tasks and send them to parents for approval — encouraging initiative and responsibility. Photo proof system Tasks are completed by sending a photo. Parents review the photo and approve or reject the task. Parental control & review Parents stay in full control: they verify task completion and decide how much extra time is granted. Why parents love it Encourages responsibility instead of punishment Reduces conflicts around screen time Teaches children to value effort and rewards Why kids love it Clear goals and rewards Freedom to suggest their own tasks More control over their screen time Healthy screen habits start with smart motivation. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ACT+EARN4 screens
ScreenPoints4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ACT+EARN at fortnightly against ScreenPoints's every 6 weeks. ScreenPoints's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. ACT+EARN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScreenPoints sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ACT+EARN ships an update fortnightly, ScreenPoints every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ACT+EARN versus ScreenPoints: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACT+EARNScreenPoints
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB59 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperACT AND EARN, LLCZaur Farkhadov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ACT+EARN

Subscriptions2
  • Family Plan (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Family Plan (Annual)$39.991 Year
3 purchases

ScreenPoints

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly sub$5.991 Month
  • Yearly sub bonus3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is ACT+EARN free?
ACT+EARN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenPoints free?
ScreenPoints is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ACT+EARN or ScreenPoints have ads?
Neither ACT+EARN nor ScreenPoints shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ACT+EARN or ScreenPoints?
ACT+EARN ships an update fortnightly, and ScreenPoints every 6 weeks. Most recently, ACT+EARN was updated on October 17, 2026 and ScreenPoints on October 15, 2026.

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