Comparison

Kids Screen Block vs SmartBlock

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

Head to head
About

Kids Screen Block

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Take control of your child's screen time with Kids Screen Block - the simple parental control app (no ads, no data collection). INSTANT APP BLOCKING • Block apps and entire categories (Games, Social, Entertainment) with one tap • iOS shows a shield screen when blocked apps are opened • Kids cannot bypass the block TIMED BLOCKING • Set a timer to automatically unblock apps • Perfect for homework sessions or screen-free periods PARENT PROTECTION • Secure settings with Face ID or PIN code • Prevent children from unblocking apps themselves • Only you control when apps are accessible EASY TO USE 1. Install on your child's device 2. Select apps or categories to block 3. Tap to block when needed (homework, bedtime, etc.) 4. Unblock as a reward Perfect for: • Managing homework time • Enforcing bedtime rules • Reducing social media usage • Creating focused learning environments BLOCK WEBSITES • Block specific websites you don't want your kids to visit • Works in every browser - Safari, Chrome and more, not just one • Sites stay blocked until you turn it off, protected by Face ID or PIN Requires iOS 17 or later. One-time purchase. No subscription. Simple, effective parental control.

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SmartBlock

Features
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Most parental control apps just block. SmartBlock makes kids earn access. Every time your child tries to open a blocked app YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, games they get a quick challenge: math, flags, number sequences and more. No solution, no access. Simple. HOW IT WORKS Set which apps get blocked SmartBlock intercepts each access attempt Child must solve a challenge to proceed Parents choose the difficulty MATH LEVELS From simple addition to mixed operations you choose what fits your child's grade. Addition and Subtraction Multiplication Adjustable difficulty (Easy to Hard) BUILT FOR PARENTS Native Screen Time and Family Controls integration No accounts required fully offline Zero ads, zero tracking Everything stays on your device (no servers) iPhone, iPad, and Mac (M1 or later) WHY PARENTS CHOOSE SMARTBLOCK "I don't want to just take away the iPad. I want her to do something useful first." SmartBlock solves exactly that. Screen time doesn't disappear it gets earned. Kids stay sharp during vacations, weekends, and after school without you having to fight over devices. Available in English and Spanish. Free plan lets you block 1 app. Premium unlocks unlimited blocked apps via an auto-renewing subscription (Premium Weekly or Premium Monthly, part of the Smart Block Premium subscription group). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://superapp.uy/smartblocks/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kids Screen Block4 screens
SmartBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartBlock at Free against Kids Screen Block's $1.99. SmartBlock also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). Kids Screen Block's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

SmartBlock is free to download; Kids Screen Block costs $1.99 up front. SmartBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kids Screen Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kids Screen Block ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartBlock every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Kids Screen Block versus SmartBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKids Screen BlockSmartBlock
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBorys IeremenkoAGUSTIN LUIS FORNIO LAINO

In-app purchases

None

Kids Screen Block

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Kids Screen Block free?
Kids Screen Block costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartBlock free?
SmartBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kids Screen Block or SmartBlock have ads?
Neither Kids Screen Block nor SmartBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kids Screen Block or SmartBlock?
Kids Screen Block ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartBlock every 11 days. Most recently, Kids Screen Block was updated on October 31, 2026 and SmartBlock on October 31, 2026.

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