Comparison

Havenly Parental Control vs SmartBlock

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

Head to head
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.

About

SmartBlock

Features
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Most parental control apps just block. SmartBlock makes kids earn access. Every time your child tries to open a blocked app YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, games they get a quick challenge: math, flags, number sequences and more. No solution, no access. Simple. HOW IT WORKS Set which apps get blocked SmartBlock intercepts each access attempt Child must solve a challenge to proceed Parents choose the difficulty MATH LEVELS From simple addition to mixed operations you choose what fits your child's grade. Addition and Subtraction Multiplication Adjustable difficulty (Easy to Hard) BUILT FOR PARENTS Native Screen Time and Family Controls integration No accounts required fully offline Zero ads, zero tracking Everything stays on your device (no servers) iPhone, iPad, and Mac (M1 or later) WHY PARENTS CHOOSE SMARTBLOCK "I don't want to just take away the iPad. I want her to do something useful first." SmartBlock solves exactly that. Screen time doesn't disappear it gets earned. Kids stay sharp during vacations, weekends, and after school without you having to fight over devices. Available in English and Spanish. Free plan lets you block 1 app. Premium unlocks unlimited blocked apps via an auto-renewing subscription (Premium Weekly or Premium Monthly, part of the Smart Block Premium subscription group). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://superapp.uy/smartblocks/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Havenly Parental Control4 screens
SmartBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Havenly Parental Control and SmartBlock 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. Havenly Parental Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and SmartBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Havenly Parental Control ships an update weekly, SmartBlock every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Havenly Parental Control versus SmartBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHavenly Parental ControlSmartBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorlockStudios LLCAGUSTIN LUIS FORNIO LAINO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Havenly Parental Control

Subscriptions1
  • Havenly Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
2 purchases

SmartBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Havenly Parental Control free?
Havenly Parental Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartBlock free?
SmartBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Havenly Parental Control or SmartBlock have ads?
Neither Havenly Parental Control nor SmartBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Havenly Parental Control or SmartBlock?
Havenly Parental Control ships an update weekly, and SmartBlock every 11 days. Most recently, Havenly Parental Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartBlock on October 28, 2026.

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