Parental Control App vs OneLimit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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 โ 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
OneLimit
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OneLimit - Child shows you exactly how much screen time you have left today. Your budget ring fills up as you use your iPhone, PS5, Switch, Xbox, or Windows PC. Green means plenty of time. Amber means slow down. Red means almost done. WHAT YOU CAN DO - See your budget ring: One clear circle shows how much time is left across all your devices. - Check your streak: Stay within your daily budget to keep your streak going. How many days in a row can you manage? - Ask for more time: Need a few extra minutes? Send a request to your parent right from the app. They will get a notification and can approve it instantly. - See your devices: Check which of your devices are online and how much time you have used on each one today. - Bedtime countdown: Know exactly when your devices will lock for the night. This app works with "OneLimit: Parental Controls". A parent must set up your account and link your devices before you can use it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OneLimit at none against Parental Control App's 6. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Parental Control App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OneLimit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parental Control App | OneLimit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | i6 Development | Rene Winkelmeyer |
In-app purchases
Parental Control App
- Solo Monthly$4.991 Month
- Family Monthly$8.491 Month
- Individual Monthly14 Days trial$8.991 Month
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- Solo Annual$29.991 Year
- Individual Annual$39.991 Year
- Family Annual$49.991 Year
OneLimit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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