Comparison

Havenly Parental Control vs SproutControl

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

SproutControl

Features
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Sportontrol helps parents protect kids’ screen time with real system-level app locks. Choose apps for lock sessions. When a locked app opens, iOS blocks it. Unlock with remote parent approval—or a local PIN. Use iCloud for remote family management, or stay local-only. Cloud is optional. What you can do • System-level locks via Screen Time capabilities • Two rules: daily time limits (great for games and short video), or schedule-based lock/unlock cycles (great for study hours) • Remote family: approve unlocks, toggle sessions, temporary unlock (e.g. 30 minutes or until tonight) • Local-only mode: no iCloud required; set up on the child’s device with PIN fallback • On-device usage summary after authorization • Transparent status: clear alerts for syncing, sync issues, or lost permissions Why Sportontrol Many families don’t lack rules—they lack clarity, consistency, and visibility. Sportontrol turns “which apps, when” into enforceable lock sessions, and stays honest about limits: protection depends on system authorization. A child may still turn off Screen Time in Settings—we never claim “impossible to bypass,” but we help you see when protection may be off. One app for Create Family / Join Family / This Device Only. Download Sportontrol and make screen-time rules clear—starting today.

Screenshots

Havenly Parental Control4 screens
SproutControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SproutControl at none against Havenly Parental Control's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Havenly Parental Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. SproutControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Havenly Parental Control ships an update weekly, SproutControl every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Havenly Parental Control versus SproutControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHavenly Parental ControlSproutControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorlockStudios LLCChengdu ppTribe Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Havenly Parental Control

Subscriptions1
  • Havenly Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
None

SproutControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Havenly Parental Control free?
Havenly Parental Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SproutControl free?
SproutControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Havenly Parental Control or SproutControl have ads?
Neither Havenly Parental Control nor SproutControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Havenly Parental Control or SproutControl?
Havenly Parental Control ships an update weekly, and SproutControl every 4 days. Most recently, Havenly Parental Control was updated on September 27, 2026 and SproutControl on October 7, 2026.

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