Comparison

Kids Screen Block vs Screen Time & App Limits

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.

About

Screen Time & App Limits

Features
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Screen Time is a screen time manager for individuals and families. It uses the Screen Time capabilities built into iPhone and iPad to create a clear, sustainable rhythm for managed apps. Set the length of each use session, the break between sessions, and a daily allowance. Time is counted only while managed apps are actually used. When a session limit is reached, Screen Time pauses managed apps and restores access automatically after the break. You can also assign a separate daily limit to each selected app. Key features: • Custom use-and-break cycles and daily allowances • Individual daily limits for selected apps • Manage all apps or selected apps, categories, and websites • Protect settings with Face ID, Touch ID, or a local PIN • Add time for today, skip one break, or manually lock and unlock managed apps • One-time purchase to unlock automation permanently; no subscription Privacy first: no account, no ads, and no third-party analytics. Rules, status, and system-provided selection tokens stay on your device. Usage diagnostics: view local steps and outcomes and choose to share a diagnostic file. It contains no selected apps, websites or passwords and is not uploaded automatically. System calls and your experience reports are recorded separately.

Screenshots

Kids Screen Block4 screens
Screen Time & App Limits3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Time & App Limits at Free against Kids Screen Block's $1.99. Screen Time & App Limits also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Kids Screen Block's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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

Screen Time & App Limits is free to download; Kids Screen Block costs $1.99 up front. Screen Time & App Limits sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kids Screen Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kids Screen Block ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Time & App Limits every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Kids Screen Block versus Screen Time & App Limits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKids Screen BlockScreen Time & App Limits
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBorys Ieremenko少元 李

In-app purchases

None

Kids Screen Block

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Screen Time & App Limits

One-time1
  • 永久解锁$3.99

Questions

Is Kids Screen Block free?
Kids Screen Block costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time & App Limits free?
Screen Time & App Limits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kids Screen Block or Screen Time & App Limits have ads?
Neither Kids Screen Block nor Screen Time & App Limits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kids Screen Block or Screen Time & App Limits?
Kids Screen Block ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Time & App Limits every 5 days. Most recently, Kids Screen Block was updated on October 31, 2026 and Screen Time & App Limits on October 31, 2026.

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