# BlockMate vs Screenguard

BlockMate and Screenguard are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. BlockMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlockMate | Screenguard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenguard-limit-screen-time/id6759247199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **25** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleh Hykavyy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871234848) | [Magicbase Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/523366256) |

## What reviewers say

### BlockMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockmate-screen-time-control/id6758160136)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlockMate Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| BlockMate Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


### 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 BlockMate free?

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

### Is Screenguard free?

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

### Do BlockMate or Screenguard have ads?

Neither BlockMate nor Screenguard shows ads.

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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.*