Comparison

SmartBlock vs iLimits

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

Head to head
About

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 math problem. No solution, no access. Simple. HOW IT WORKS Set which apps get blocked SmartBlock intercepts each access attempt Child must solve a math problem to proceed Parents control difficulty and operations MATH LEVELS From simple addition to mixed operations you choose what fits your child's grade. Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division 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/

About

iLimits

Features
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iLimits is a powerful parental control and screen time management app designed to help families build safer and healthier digital habits. Monitor device activity, manage screen time, block distracting apps, and create a safer mobile experience for children — all from an easy-to-use parent dashboard. Key Features: • Screen time limits and daily usage control • App blocking and smart restrictions • App usage monitoring and activity insights • Parent and child device management • Secure parental PIN protection • Category-based app controls • Family-focused digital safety tools • Simple and clean parental dashboard Parents can: • Monitor app usage and activity • Restrict distracting or unsafe apps • Set healthy screen time limits • Manage child device access • Encourage balanced digital habits Built for modern families, iLimits combines powerful parental supervision features with a simple and privacy-focused experience. Important: • iOS version currently supports Parent Mode and parental management features • Child device companion features for iOS are coming soon in future updates iLimits is intended for parental supervision, family safety, and responsible digital wellbeing management. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartBlock4 screens
iLimits4 screens

Verdict

The call

SmartBlock and iLimits are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and iLimits sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, iLimits weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SmartBlock versus iLimits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBlockiLimits
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGUSTIN LUIS FORNIO LAINOHelna Pavithran

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartBlock

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

iLimits

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is SmartBlock free?
SmartBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iLimits free?
iLimits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartBlock or iLimits have ads?
Neither SmartBlock nor iLimits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartBlock or iLimits?
SmartBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, and iLimits weekly. Most recently, SmartBlock was updated on October 24, 2026 and iLimits on October 5, 2026.

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