Comparison

ScreenHarmony vs Vettly Parental Controls

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Vettly Parental Controls

Features
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Build stronger family conversations about online life. Vettly Family helps parents support their teens online with focused Safety Moments and practical conversation guidance. See which online situations may need a conversation, follow family wellbeing trends, and respond with care. Your teen can see exactly what's active. WHAT EACH PHONE CAN SHARE • iPhone: your teen's private checks, what they choose to share, one-tap help and check-ins work right away. No app can read other apps in the background on iPhone; proactive iMessage signals need the optional Mac Bridge. • Vettly never blocks apps, filters the web, or limits screen time. KNOW WHAT MATTERS • See every child's status at a glance, with alerts sorted into needs you and handled by Guardian • Read what Guardian noticed and why, without a message feed • Get Conversation Coach openers before you respond • Follow trends in Insights and a calm weekly digest • Set quiet hours, alert style, and risk sensitivity in Controls FAMILY SAFETY YOU CAN ADJUST • Choose a risk level: gentle, balanced, or strict • Choose the online safety topics your family wants to focus on • Non-urgent alerts wait during quiet hours, while serious ones always come through SET UP SAFETY TOGETHER • Pair transparently with the visible Vettly Companion app • Keep family rules and care settings clear • Receive teen-initiated help requests, check-ins, and shared concerns • Review what is connected and what parents can see PRIVACY WITH A PURPOSE Vettly is a parental control app designed for better conversations, not hidden monitoring. Families can review pairing, permissions, data controls, unpairing, export, and account deletion from clear settings. Vettly Family supports families with teens ages 13-17. The paired Companion is intended for teens, not children under 13. Vettly Family is a Vettly Plus subscription that starts with a free trial. Some features also need supported device permissions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScreenHarmony4 screens
Vettly Parental Controls3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vettly Parental Controls at every 5 days against ScreenHarmony's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ScreenHarmony sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Vettly Parental Controls sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenHarmony ships an update every 2 months, Vettly Parental Controls every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ScreenHarmony versus Vettly Parental Controls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenHarmonyVettly Parental Controls
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer集军 孟Next Aura Labs Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScreenHarmony

Subscriptions2
  • Pro(Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro (Quarterly)7 Days trial$7.093 Months
2 purchases

Vettly Parental Controls

Subscriptions2
  • Guardian Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Guardian Plus Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is ScreenHarmony free?
ScreenHarmony is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vettly Parental Controls free?
Vettly Parental Controls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScreenHarmony or Vettly Parental Controls have ads?
Neither ScreenHarmony nor Vettly Parental Controls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenHarmony or Vettly Parental Controls?
ScreenHarmony ships an update every 2 months, and Vettly Parental Controls every 5 days. Most recently, ScreenHarmony was updated on October 14, 2026 and Vettly Parental Controls on October 25, 2026.

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