Comparison

VidGuard vs ScreenPlay Rewards

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

ScreenPlay Rewards

Features
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ScreenPlay is a family rewards app that transforms screen time from a daily battleground into a privilege kids genuinely earn. Children accumulate points by completing chores and demonstrating positive behaviors, then redeem those points for minutes on their favorite devices: PlayStation, iPad, TV, Computer, or Nintendo Switch. Parents set the rules: which tasks earn points, which behaviors result in deductions, how much each device costs per child, and whether balances carry over week to week. Kids log in on their own device, submit the tasks they completed each day, and watch their balance grow as parents approve submissions in real time. A built-in countdown timer enforces limits automatically, a family leaderboard sparks friendly sibling competition, and every element of the system is customizable to fit the way your family actually lives. ScreenPlay doesn't just manage screen time it teaches kids that effort has value, choices have consequences, and the things worth having are worth working for.

Screenshots

VidGuard3 screens
ScreenPlay Rewards3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScreenPlay Rewards at none against VidGuard's 1. VidGuard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. VidGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScreenPlay Rewards asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidGuard ships an update every 3 days, ScreenPlay Rewards weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VidGuard versus ScreenPlay Rewards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidGuardScreenPlay Rewards
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHadi ZawadJohn Thomas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VidGuard

One-time1
  • Pro Account$12.99
None

ScreenPlay Rewards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VidGuard free?
VidGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenPlay Rewards free?
ScreenPlay Rewards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VidGuard or ScreenPlay Rewards have ads?
Neither VidGuard nor ScreenPlay Rewards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VidGuard or ScreenPlay Rewards?
VidGuard ships an update every 3 days, and ScreenPlay Rewards weekly. Most recently, VidGuard was updated on October 10, 2026 and ScreenPlay Rewards on October 5, 2026.

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