Comparison

Screenguard vs ChronoDeck

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

Head to head
About

Screenguard

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
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Earn screen time to save 2h+ each day. Screenguard is a fun, simple way to limit screen time by earning it back through real-life tasks. Before you open a distracting app, Screenguard helps you pause, choose how much time you actually need, and stay in control. Instead of just blocking apps, Screenguard lets you earn screen time by completing simple tasks like moving your body, going outside, studying, reading, and building a better routine. Less endless scrolling. More time doing things that actually make you feel good. How it works: Pick the apps you want to guard, then earn coins by completing tasks in real life. Spend coins to unlock distracting apps for a limited amount of time. Screenguard keeps you aware with timers, limits, unlocks, and progress tracking so you always know where your time is going. That’s it. Complete a task. Earn coins. Unlock apps with intention. What makes Screenguard different: Most screen time apps only block you after you’ve already wasted time. Screenguard gives you a better trade: earn screen time by doing something good first. • Earn coins by completing real-life tasks • Spend coins to unlock distracting apps • Choose how long you want to unlock apps for • Limit screen time without quitting your phone completely • Build healthier routines around focus, sleep, movement, and mornings • Track weekly progress, streaks, daily averages, and pickup trends • See your top distractors ranked by time spent • Use Apple’s Screen Time tools to guard the apps that pull you in most Private & safe: Screenguard uses Apple's Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking happen entirely on your device. Your app usage data never leaves your phone. * Subscription required to unlock app features. Terms of Service: https://screenguard.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://screenguard.app/privacy

About

ChronoDeck

Features
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Run keyboard shortcuts on your computer from your wrist or pocket. Whether you're presenting, away from your desk, or just don't want to reach for the keyboard — ChronoDeck has you covered. Requires ChronoDeck for macOS installed on your computer. https://chronodeck.metts.today USE CASES • Presenting — advance Keynote or PowerPoint slides • Meetings — toggle mute and screen share in Zoom, Teams, or Meet • Development — trigger builds, tests, and your most-used shortcuts • Media — play, pause, next track FEATURES • 4 customizable shortcut slots (configured in the Mac app) • Apple Watch app — raise your wrist to re-trigger the last shortcut (watchOS 11+) • Haptic and sound feedback • Works with any Mac running macOS 13 or later PRIVACY • No data collected • No analytics, no trackers SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • iPhone — iOS 16 or later • Apple Watch — watchOS 9 or later (optional) • Mac — macOS 13 Ventura or later with ChronoDeck for macOS installed

Screenshots

Screenguard4 screens
ChronoDeck3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChronoDeck at none against Screenguard's 7. ChronoDeck also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Screenguard's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Screenguard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ChronoDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenguard ships an update every 6 days, ChronoDeck every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screenguard versus ChronoDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenguardChronoDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagicbase IncYoung Min Kim

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Screenguard

Subscriptions7
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly (2-Week Free Trial)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

ChronoDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screenguard free?
Screenguard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChronoDeck free?
ChronoDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screenguard or ChronoDeck have ads?
Neither Screenguard nor ChronoDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screenguard or ChronoDeck?
Screenguard ships an update every 6 days, and ChronoDeck every 2 months. Most recently, Screenguard was updated on October 24, 2026 and ChronoDeck on October 24, 2026.

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