# HandsOff vs Lilypad

The clearest difference is ads: HandsOff at none against Lilypad's shown. Lilypad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HandsOff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Lilypad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HandsOff ships an update weekly, Lilypad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HandsOff | Lilypad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilypad-earn-screen-time/id6771643663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JUAN MANUEL GALLICCHIO ANTELO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885937521) | [Artem Zadorozhnyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829185746) |

## What reviewers say

### HandsOff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handsoff-block-apps/id6760724858)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Lilypad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilypad-earn-screen-time/id6771643663)

This app helps parents manage children's screen time by allowing them to earn unlock time through completing tasks. Parents can set app limits and unlock durations, fostering calmer routines and making screen time feel like a reward.

**Highlights:** Create custom tasks for screen time rewards, Set unlock durations from 15 minutes to 2 hours, Limit access to specific apps, View active screen time countdowns, Works offline after initial setup, Supports Apple Family Sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lilypad Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Lilypad Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HandsOff free?

HandsOff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lilypad free?

Lilypad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do HandsOff or Lilypad have ads?

Lilypad shows ads; HandsOff does not.

### Which is updated more often, HandsOff or Lilypad?

HandsOff ships an update weekly, and Lilypad every 3 days. Most recently, HandsOff was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lilypad on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*