# ScreenAway vs Frontline

The clearest difference is update cadence: Frontline at every 4 days against ScreenAway's every 6 weeks. Frontline also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 2). ScreenAway's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenAway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Frontline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScreenAway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frontline has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScreenAway ships an update every 6 weeks, Frontline every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenAway | Frontline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenaway-detect-changes/id6745079362/reviews)** | [4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-shift-calendar/id6784443590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SiliconAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801436754) | [Code3Tek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896718437) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenAway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenaway-detect-changes/id6745079362)

This app uses your phone's camera to monitor your computer screen for new notifications. Receive instant alerts on your phone when notification badges or specific text appear, allowing you to step away from your desk with peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Monitor computer screen remotely, Instant mobile notifications, Detects notification badges and text, Optimized for popular apps, Customizable alerts, Save monitoring presets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access + 3-Day Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for 1-Year | $29.99 | per year |


### Frontline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-shift-calendar/id6784443590)

This app helps first responders manage their complex work schedules with a user-friendly calendar. It supports various shift patterns, allows for logging events and incidents, and offers a private, device-only storage solution. Optional Pro features enhance functionality with advanced logging and widgets.

**Highlights:** Supports diverse shift patterns, Month and week view, Home-screen widgets, Shift trade logging, Event and reminder management, Incident and exposure log, PDF and calendar export

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frontline Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Frontline Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenAway free?

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

### Is Frontline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenAway or Frontline?

ScreenAway is rated higher. ScreenAway averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Frontline averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.

### Do ScreenAway or Frontline have ads?

Neither ScreenAway nor Frontline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenAway or Frontline?

ScreenAway ships an update every 6 weeks, and Frontline every 4 days. Most recently, ScreenAway was updated on October 14, 2026 and Frontline on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*