Macow vs SQUIZE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Macow
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Macow is a parental control and educational app designed to help parents manage screen time while encouraging meaningful learning. Instead of relying only on restrictions, Macow allows children to earn bonus screen time by completing educational challenges. HOW IT WORKS Children complete age-appropriate activities in mathematics, Hebrew language, logic, and introductory coding. Completing missions can earn fruit rewards that children can exchange for additional screen time. FEATURES FOR PARENTS Screen Time Management Set daily screen-time limits and downtime schedules for a linked child device. App Management Choose the apps and app categories Macow should manage using Appleβs Screen Time capabilities. Instant Lock Temporarily restrict managed apps from the parent dashboard when needed. Location Updates View available child-device location updates on the family map when location permission is enabled and Macow is active on the child device. Learning Progress View completed missions, learning activity, skill progress, and daily streaks. CHILD EXPERIENCE Educational Missions Practice mathematics, Hebrew language, logic, and introductory coding through interactive activities. Earn Bonus Screen Time Complete learning missions, collect fruit rewards, and exchange eligible rewards for additional screen time. Progress and Motivation Follow a personalized learning journey, improve skills, and maintain learning streaks. APPLE SCREEN TIME AND PERMISSIONS Macow uses Appleβs Family Controls, Managed Settings, and Device Activity technologies to provide screen-time management and app restrictions. A parent or legal guardian must complete device pairing and approve the required Screen Time permissions. Feature availability depends on the device, iOS version, Apple Family configuration, Screen Time authorization, internet connectivity, and permissions selected by the family. Location information is collected only when location permission is granted and is used to provide the family location feature. Macow does not use child location for advertising. SUBSCRIPTION Access to Macowβs parent dashboard and protection features requires an active subscription. Available plans, trial eligibility, localized pricing, subscription duration, and renewal terms are displayed before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through Apple Account subscription settings before the end of the current subscription or trial period. Privacy Policy: https://macowapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://macowapp.com/terms-of-service
SQUIZE
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Squize turns screen time into an opportunity for learning by requiring children to complete short math, logic, or educational challenges before accessing selected entertainment apps. It helps parents encourage healthier digital habits while keeping access simple and immediate after each challenge. Squize is free to download. App monitoring and daily time limits require Squize Unlimited, an auto-renewing subscription: β’ Monthly - billed every month β’ Yearly - billed every 12 months Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically for the same period and price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency before you purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://squize.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://squize.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
Macow and SQUIZE are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Macow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SQUIZE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Macow ships an update weekly, SQUIZE fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Macow | SQUIZE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 236 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAAYAN AVRAHAM MELET | Eden Fransis |
In-app purchases
Macow
- Weekly Plan7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Annual Plan7 Days trial$79.991 Year
SQUIZE
- Squize Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Squize Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









