Comparison

VidGuard vs Awful Monkey

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

Head to head
About

VidGuard

This app provides a secure YouTube environment for children by allowing parents to select specific trusted channels. Children will only have access to content from these whitelisted sources, ensuring a safe viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Whitelist trusted YouTube channels
  • Restricts content to selected channels
  • Safe viewing environment for children
  • Parental control over content access
Features
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VidGuard — Smart Parental Controls for Kid-Safe Video Viewing VidGuard helps parents curate a safe video library for their children. Pick which video channels your kids can watch, set daily time limits, and let them sign in on their own devices — all from one family dashboard. KEY FEATURES • Per-child channel allowlist — you decide what's allowed • Per-child PIN protection • Daily watch-time limits enforced across all devices • Kid sign-in via QR/code (no shared passwords) • Channel request workflow — kids suggest, parents approve • Multi-device family management • Independent per-child viewing profiles PRIVACY-FIRST VidGuard does NOT collect, host, or modify video content. All playback is performed via standard embedded video players using public APIs available to all third-party developers. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. NO LINKS TO EXTERNAL SITES. Designed for families. Built for safety.

About

Awful Monkey

Features
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*New app* Awful Monkey is the brutally honest screen time coach that doesn’t remind you gently it judges you. Turn your phone into a savage productivity partner that roasts you when you waste time and rewards you when you stay disciplined. --- What it does Tracks your screen time in real time - Starts focus sessions that block distracting apps - Roasts you when you break your promises - Gives you XP when you stay focused - Unlocks new monkey personas as you level up The more disciplined you are, the richer and prouder your monkey becomes. The more you scroll, the more disappointed he looks. --- Level up your monkey Stay focused to gain XP and unlock harsher, richer monkeys: *Basic Monkey* *Alpha Monkey* *Billionaire Monkey* *Monk Mode* (and more coming soon) Each monkey has its own personality and attitude toward your screen time. --- For who? Perfect for: - Students - Entrepreneurs - Creators - Remote workers - Anyone tired of doomscrolling --- Privacy & requirements Awful Monkey uses Apple’s Screen Time API to monitor and block apps with your permission. Your data stays on your device and is never sold or used for ads. Ready to stop scrolling and start building? Download Awful Monkey your monkey is already judging you. Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://awfulmonkey.app/privacy

Screenshots

VidGuard4 screens
Awful Monkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Awful Monkey at daily against VidGuard's every 3 days. 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. VidGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Awful Monkey sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidGuard ships an update every 3 days, Awful Monkey daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VidGuard versus Awful Monkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidGuardAwful Monkey
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB50 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHadi ZawadThomas Judith

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VidGuard

One-time1
  • Pro Account$12.99
1 purchases

Awful Monkey

Subscriptions1
  • Awful Monkey Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is VidGuard free?
VidGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Awful Monkey free?
Awful Monkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VidGuard or Awful Monkey have ads?
Neither VidGuard nor Awful Monkey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VidGuard or Awful Monkey?
VidGuard ships an update every 3 days, and Awful Monkey daily. Most recently, VidGuard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Awful Monkey on October 25, 2026.

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