Comparison

Macow vs SQUIZE

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

Head to head
About

Macow

Features
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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 Apple’s 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 Apple’s 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 Macow’s 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

About

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

Screenshots

Macow4 screens
SQUIZE4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macow ships an update weekly, SQUIZE fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Macow versus SQUIZE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacowSQUIZE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size80 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAAYAN AVRAHAM MELETEden Fransis

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Macow

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

SQUIZE

Subscriptions2
  • Squize Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Squize Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Macow free?
Macow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQUIZE free?
SQUIZE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Macow or SQUIZE have ads?
Neither Macow nor SQUIZE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macow or SQUIZE?
Macow ships an update weekly, and SQUIZE fortnightly. Most recently, Macow was updated on October 9, 2026 and SQUIZE on October 9, 2026.

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