ReDirect vs Qanous
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReDirect
This app transforms screen time into a reward for learning. Parents select apps to lock, which children can only access after completing short educational sessions and answering comprehension questions. Correct answers earn breaks, unlocking chosen apps for a limited time.
- Lock specific apps
- Learning sessions for rewards
- AI-generated comprehension questions
- Customizable break duration
- Parental controls for app access
- Offline session capability
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ReDirect turns screen time into a reward for learning. Instead of fighting over the iPhone, parents pick the apps they want gated — TikTok, YouTube, games, social — and ReDirect locks them behind short learning sessions. Each session ends with a few questions; correct answers bank progress toward a "break." Cash in a break and the locked apps unshield for 15 minutes. When the timer runs out, the apps re-lock automatically. HOW IT WORKS 1. Parent installs ReDirect on the child's iPhone and signs in. 2. Parent picks which apps to lock using Apple's Screen Time picker and sets a 4-digit PIN. 3. The child enters Kid Mode (PIN-protected). The locked apps now show a blocked shield instead of opening. 4. The child picks a learning session from the home screen. 5. After the session, they answer a short set of questions. Correct answers count toward earning a break. 6. When the child has earned a break, they tap to redeem it. The shielded apps unlock for 15 minutes, then re-lock on their own. WHAT KIDS LEARN ReDirect currently features short passages from classic public-domain books, matched to the child's grade level, followed by AI-generated comprehension questions. Because the questions are generated fresh each time, there are no answer keys to memorize. PARENT CONTROLS - Pick exactly which apps and categories are gated, anytime. - Set how many correct answers earn one break (e.g. "3 right = 15 min"). - See which sessions the child has completed and how many breaks they've earned. - Change the PIN whenever you want. - Works on the child's iPhone alone. No separate parent device required. BUILT ON APPLE SCREEN TIME ReDirect uses Apple's official Family Controls, Managed Settings, and Device Activity frameworks. The same APIs Apple uses for parental control power the shield, the unlock window, and the automatic re-lock. ReDirect never sees what the child does inside the unlocked apps — only that the break window is active. DESIGNED FOR REAL FAMILIES - No social features, comments, or DMs. - Focused, age-appropriate content. - Works offline for sessions once they're loaded. Stop bargaining over the iPhone. Make learning the price of admission.
Qanous
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Ālami — Stories • Games • Productivity Literature, entertainment, and focus — all in one place. Stories ◈ Poetry Classico — The legendary Arabic poetry rivalry between Jareer & Al-Farazdaq ◈ The Boy and the Moon Key — An illustrated adventure in a hidden world ◈ I Am Despair — A psychological journey facing your invisible enemy ◈ Room 404 — A foggy mountain hotel, and a room that never lets you leave Games ◈ Continents Challenge — Strategic multiplayer for 3 players, online & offline Tasks ◈ A daily organizer for your goals and focus sessions Available in Arabic and English. Privacy Policy: https://qanous.app/api/privacy Support: qanous.qos@gmail.com | WhatsApp: 558479418
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReDirect at none against Qanous's 5. On price, update cadence, 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. Qanous sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ReDirect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReDirect | Qanous |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GAVIN KAI CASTELO VIDA | SALMAN DAKHEL M ALMUTAIRI |
In-app purchases
ReDirect
No in-app purchases
Qanous
- Poetry ClassicoFree
- The Boy and the Moon KeyFree
- Task ManagerFree
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- Continents Challenge$1.99
- I Am Despair$1.99









