Comparison

Piggy vs Fried

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

Head to head
About

Piggy

This family app allows children to earn screen time by completing chores. Parents set tasks and rewards, then approve photo proof of completion before credits are issued. It uses device-specific controls to unlock apps, fostering a fair exchange of effort for screen time.

Highlights
  • Chore completion with photo proof
  • Parental approval system
  • Screen time credit redemption
  • Dual-phone functionality
  • Customizable chores and rewards
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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Turn screen time into something kids earn, not something you fight about. Piggy is the family app where children complete chores, snap a photo as proof, and earn screen-time credits that you approve. No more nagging, no more guessing. Just a simple deal: do the work, earn the time. Piggy puts you in control on your phone while your kids stay motivated on theirs. You decide the chores, the rewards, and which apps the credits unlock. They do the work and watch their screen-time bank grow. WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE PIGGY CHORES THAT EARN SCREEN TIME Set up chores with a tap: feed the dog, finish homework, clean your room. Each one is worth screen-time credits. When your child completes it, they take a photo as proof and send it for your approval. YOU APPROVE EVERYTHING Nothing is automatic. Every completed chore comes to you for review with a photo. Approve it and the credits are added. Deny it and your child can try again. You stay in control of what counts. CREDITS BECOME SCREEN TIME Approved chores fill your child's screen-time bank. Credits are redeemed to unlock the apps you choose, using Apple's built-in Screen Time controls. One minute earned is one minute unlocked. BUILT FOR TWO PHONES Parents set limits and approve chores on their device. Kids earn and redeem on theirs. Everyone sees exactly where things stand, with no shared logins or confusion. A SIMPLE, HONEST SYSTEM Piggy isn't about surveillance or punishment. It's about a fair trade your whole family can agree on: effort in, screen time out. Kids feel ownership over what they earn, and you get your evenings back. PRIVACY FIRST Chore photos are deleted as soon as you approve or deny them. Screen Time data stays on the device and is never sent to us. Piggy has no ads and never sells your family’s data. Your child’s phone is never used for tracking or advertising. On a parent’s phone, Piggy asks your permission before measuring which of our ads brought you here. Privacy Policy: https://piggyscreentime.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://piggyscreentime.app/terms/

About

Fried

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set daily limits
  • Focus sessions
  • Smart schedules
  • Screen time insights
  • Focus companion
Features
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Stop losing hours to your phone. Fried is a playful screen time control app that helps you spend less time scrolling and more time living. Block distracting apps, set limits that actually stick, and keep Pebble happy while you stay focused. Less scrolling. More life. What you get: • Block distracting apps before they steal your attention • Daily limits that help you spend less time on your phone • Focus sessions for work, school, studying, and deep work • Smart schedules for bedtime, mornings, and daily routines • Gentle reminders before you go over your limits • Screen time insights to track your progress • Pebble, your tiny focus companion, who reacts to your habits PRIVATE & SECURE Fried uses Apple's Screen Time API to block apps and manage screen time directly on your device. Your data stays on your device and is never sold or shared. Some features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://app.notion.com/p/Terms-of-Service-382e65a7343180e9a443da1aeb2abf9b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Fried-Privacy-Policy-382e65a7343180a48fd7d604ca50fe82?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Piggy4 screens
Fried4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fried at none against Piggy's shown. Fried also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Piggy's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 5) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Piggy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fried holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piggy has 47 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piggy ships an update every 6 days, Fried every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Piggy versus Fried: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiggyFried
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAIRA PRODUCTS LLCCarter Clark

Customer experience

Piggy

All ratings47 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Fried

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Piggy

Subscriptions6
  • Piggy Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Piggy Yearly Discounted$11.991 Year
  • Monthly (1 Month)$14.991 Month
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  • Piggy Yearly Subscription Discount$24.991 Year
  • Yearly (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • Piggy Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Fried

Subscriptions2
  • Fried Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Fried Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Piggy free?
Piggy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fried free?
Fried is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piggy or Fried?
Fried is rated higher. Piggy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Fried averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Piggy or Fried have ads?
Piggy shows ads; Fried does not.
Which is updated more often, Piggy or Fried?
Piggy ships an update every 6 days, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, Piggy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Fried on October 31, 2026.

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