PearGuard vs Junior

PearGuard is a privacy-focused, peer-to-peer parental control app. The parent device pairs directly with the child device — no accounts, no servers, no subscriptions. Your family's activity data lives only on the devices you pair. PearGuard is designed for families where the child uses an Android device. The parent can use Android or iOS. FEATURES Screen Time Limits Set daily time budgets and bedtime windows on the child device. Per-App Policies Allow, block, or time-limit individual apps by category or one at a time. Activity View See what's been used and when, directly from the parent device. Time Requests The child can request extra time; the parent approves or denies from their device. Privacy First No account creation. No email address. No tracking. No ads. Activity never leaves the paired devices. Open Source PearGuard is free and open source. Source code is available on GitHub. PERMISSIONS Camera — used to scan QR invite codes when pairing with a child device. Photo Library — used to set profile photos.

Kidopal Jr works together with Kidopal to help families create healthier and more predictable screen time routines. With Kidopal Jr, family members can follow routines created in Kidopal, keep track of available screen time, and receive clear reminders when it is time to switch activities. The app is designed to work alongside Kidopal, giving families a simple way to manage screen time and daily routines across their devices. Features: * See available screen time * Follow routines created in Kidopal * Know when screen time starts and ends * Get clear reminders when it is time to switch activities * Stay connected with your family * Enjoy a simple and easy-to-use experience Kidopal Jr is designed for families who want to make screen time more predictable, balanced, and easier to manage.