ScreenHarmony vs Parental Control App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScreenHarmony
This app helps parents manage children's screen time by creating flexible, time-based rules for different daily routines. It offers guided setup for Apple's built-in parental controls and provides insights into device usage without constant monitoring.
- Flexible app limits by time slot
- App blocking during specific periods
- Screen time reports via email/iMessage
- Website blocking and allowlisting
- Guided setup for Apple Family Sharing
- Privacy-focused data storage
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ScreenHarmony is more than a simple app blocking tool. It is a family screen time management solution that helps parents create clear, consistent, and practical digital rules for different moments in a child’s day. Set different app limits, protection rules, and website access controls for study time, homework, bedtime, weekends, and more. ScreenHarmony automatically applies the right rules at the right time, helping reduce repeated reminders and everyday conflicts around device use. KEY FEATURES 1. Automatic schedules throughout the day Create rules for different parts of the day, such as school hours, homework time, evenings, and weekends. Each schedule can use its own app limits and protection rules, so screen time management fits real family routines. 2. App limits and reminders Set daily time limits by app or category. For learning apps, you can choose reminders only. For games, short videos, or social apps, you can limit access during specific time periods to help children stay focused. 3. Protection rules Apply different protection strategies at different times. Keep social apps away during school hours, limit games in the evening, and let the rules run automatically without constant manual changes. 4. Website access protection Support for adult content protection, blocked websites, and allowlist mode helps children browse more safely and stay away from inappropriate content. 5. Enhanced Protection Mode Use Family Sharing and Screen Time authorization to enable stronger parental controls and reduce the chance that children can bypass limits by changing settings, switching accounts, or using other common workarounds. 6. More protection settings Limit account-related changes, device passcode changes, Game Center multiplayer, and Game Center friend requests to help parents keep control of important device settings. 7. Privacy first ScreenHarmony uses Apple’s Screen Time technologies to manage app access. Data is kept on the device as much as possible, and we do not collect your personal privacy data, so families can manage screen time with greater peace of mind. WHO IT’S FOR • Parents who want to reduce excessive use of games, short videos, or social apps • Families who need different rules for school, homework, bedtime, and weekends • Parents who want stronger screen time management through Family Sharing • Families who prefer a calmer, more transparent way to build healthy digital habits • People who want basic screen time support for family members who are less familiar with smartphones but tend to overuse them ScreenHarmony is not just about “blocking the phone.” It helps families build clear, stable, and practical digital routines. By agreeing on schedules and limits in advance, children can better understand when it is time to study and when it is okay to relax, while parents can reduce repeated reminders and daily friction. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ScreenHarmony Pro offers monthly and quarterly subscription options. A subscription unlocks more complete schedule management, app limits, protection rules, website protection, and advanced protection features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms & Privacy Privacy Policy: https://apps.newbasoft.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Parental Control App
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Stop fighting over screen time. Tic Lock is an automated app blocker that turns screen time into a proven "Learn-to-Play" reward system. Tic Lock controls iOS apps on your child's iPhone or iPad. The app automatically tracks the time your child spends on educational apps and instantly unlocks their entertainment apps. No manual tracking, no arguments. **How does this app blocker work?** A parent creates a simple rule: "30 minutes of Khan Academy unlocks 60 minutes of YouTube." That's it. Tic Lock monitors educational app usage natively. The instant the timer hits the goal, reward apps are unlocked. When earned time runs out, the apps lock again. **Why is this different from existing parental controls?** Unlike legacy timers that rely on punishing restrictions, Tic Lock motivates kids to *want* to learn through positive reinforcement. Unlike chore apps that require parent approval, Tic Lock is fully automated. **What are the key features?** Privacy First: All usage data stays on-device. No ads. No data selling. Built on Apple's native frameworks. Automated App Blocker: Real educational app usage unlocks real rewards. Zero Parent Intervention: Set the limits once, and the system runs itself 24/7. Bring Your Own Apps: Khan Academy, Duolingo, Prodigy — you choose what counts. Configurable Limits: You decide exactly how much learning earns how much play time. Custom Shields: Visual themes explain to your kids why an app is locked. Full access requires a Tic Lock subscription. Includes a 14-day trial. Terms of Use: https://i6dev.ca/ticlock/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://i6dev.ca/ticlock/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Parental Control App at fortnightly against ScreenHarmony's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ScreenHarmony sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Parental Control App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ScreenHarmony ships an update every 2 months, Parental Control App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScreenHarmony | Parental Control App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 集军 孟 | i6 Development |
In-app purchases
ScreenHarmony
- Pro(Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro (Quarterly)7 Days trial$7.093 Months
Parental Control App
- Solo Monthly$6.991 Month
- Individual Monthly$9.991 Month
- Family Monthly$12.491 Month
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- Solo Annual14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Individual Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Family Annual14 Days trial$74.991 Year
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