# Procedure Doc vs Screenguard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screenguard at free against Procedure Doc's freemium. Screenguard also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 2). Procedure Doc's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Procedure Doc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Screenguard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Procedure Doc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screenguard has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Procedure Doc ships an update every 3 days, Screenguard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Procedure Doc | Screenguard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procedure-doc-write-guides/id6754524115/reviews)** | [4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenguard-limit-screen-time/id6759247199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CJ Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829571189) | [Magicbase Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/523366256) |

## What reviewers say

### Procedure Doc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procedure-doc-write-guides/id6754524115)

Create detailed step-by-step guides with photos, videos, and voice notes. Share instructions for anything from recipes to home repairs with others, even if they don't have the app. Secure private procedures with a password and utilize cloud backup for safekeeping.

**Highlights:** Create guides with text, photos, and videos, Add voice notes to steps, Set timers for time-sensitive tasks, Share procedures via link, Password-protect private guides, Cloud backup for procedures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Ultra Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


### Screenguard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenguard-limit-screen-time/id6759247199)

This app helps you manage screen time by earning it back through real-life tasks. Instead of just blocking apps, it allows you to complete activities like exercising or studying to unlock distracting apps for a limited duration.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time by completing real-life tasks, Spend earned time to unlock distracting apps, Set custom unlock durations for apps, Track weekly progress and daily averages, Identify top distracting apps, Integrates with Apple's Screen Time tools

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly (2-Week Free Trial) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Procedure Doc free?

Procedure Doc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screenguard free?

Screenguard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Procedure Doc or Screenguard?

Procedure Doc is rated higher. Procedure Doc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Screenguard averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.

### Do Procedure Doc or Screenguard have ads?

Neither Procedure Doc nor Screenguard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Procedure Doc or Screenguard?

Procedure Doc ships an update every 3 days, and Screenguard every 6 days. Most recently, Procedure Doc was updated on October 3, 2026 and Screenguard on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*