# TimeGuard vs Seren

The clearest difference is ads: Seren at none against TimeGuard's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeGuard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Seren sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeGuard | Seren |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Size | 125 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meta Message Communication Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543399289) | [mart hoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831347770) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguard-screen-time-plus-focus/id6739235322)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PREMIUM | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PREMIUM | $7.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM | $7.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM | $49.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM | $49.99 | per year |


### Seren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seren-screen-time-control/id6749594117)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seren Premium – Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Seren Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Seren Pro - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Seren Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Seren Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeGuard free?

TimeGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Seren free?

Seren is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TimeGuard or Seren have ads?

TimeGuard shows ads; Seren does not.

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