Comparison

Havenly Parental Control vs Quiet Time

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

Quiet Time

This app provides straightforward control over device usage by allowing you to lock specific apps or categories for set durations. It offers a cycle mode for alternating focus and relaxation periods, ensuring essential system apps remain accessible.

Highlights
  • Set custom screen time durations
  • Lock specific apps or categories
  • Instant screen locking
  • Cycle mode for alternating focus
  • PIN and Face ID protection
  • System apps always available
Features
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A little screen time. Then a break. Quiet Time: App Blocker helps you set simple limits for screen time on an iPhone or iPad. Choose which apps to restrict, unlock them for 15 to 120 minutes, and let Quiet Time restrict them again when time is up. Use it to manage kids’ screen time or take a break from your own distractions. CHOOSE WHICH APPS TO BLOCK Select individual apps or categories such as Games, Social, and Entertainment. Restrict your selected apps with a tap. ALLOW TIME, THEN TAKE A BREAK Unlock selected apps for a set amount of time. When the timer ends, they are automatically restricted again. PIN-PROTECTED UNLOCKING Use a PIN to control unlocking, with Face ID available as a backup. SCREEN TIME. BREAK TIME. ON REPEAT. Cycle Mode automatically alternates between screen time and locked breaks. • Set your screen time and break intervals • Start with presets: 15/15, 20/15, 25/15, or 30/15 • Choose from 1 to 10 rounds • Receive a notification when each phase ends • Selected apps stay restricted after the final round until you unlock them Cycle Mode is available as a one-time in-app purchase. KEEP ESSENTIALS AVAILABLE System apps such as Phone, Messages, Clock, and Maps remain available. SEE TODAY’S UNLOCKED TIME Check today’s total unlocked time on the home screen. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No subscriptions. No accounts. Just choose your apps, set the time, and go. SETUP REQUIREMENT Quiet Time requires Screen Time to be turned off in Settings to function properly.

Screenshots

Havenly Parental Control4 screens
Quiet Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Havenly Parental Control at 6 against Quiet Time's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Havenly Parental Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Quiet Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Havenly Parental Control against 5.0 for Quiet Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Havenly Parental Control has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Havenly Parental Control ships an update weekly, Quiet Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Havenly Parental Control versus Quiet Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHavenly Parental ControlQuiet Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetzzo LLCxuan liu

Customer experience

Havenly Parental Control

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quiet Time

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Havenly Parental Control

Subscriptions1
  • Havenly Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Quiet Time

One-time1
  • Cycle Mode$2.99

Questions

Is Havenly Parental Control free?
Havenly Parental Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet Time free?
Quiet Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Havenly Parental Control or Quiet Time?
Havenly Parental Control and Quiet Time are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Havenly Parental Control or Quiet Time have ads?
Neither Havenly Parental Control nor Quiet Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Havenly Parental Control or Quiet Time?
Havenly Parental Control ships an update weekly, and Quiet Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Havenly Parental Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Quiet Time on October 31, 2026.

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