Screenguard vs ChronoDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
ChronoDeck
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Screenguard ships an update every 6 days, ChronoDeck every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Screenguard | ChronoDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magicbase Inc | Young Min Kim |
In-app purchases
Screenguard
- 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
ChronoDeck
No in-app purchases









