Comparison

Whenly vs Screen Time & Parental Control

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

Head to head
About

Whenly

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Whenly keeps your personal timelines in view: how long you've gone without something, how long until an important date, when you last did something, and when a subscription renews. WITHOUT See how long you've gone without something. Record an episode while keeping your main period going, or start a new period. Set a goal and keep your progress visible beyond 100%. UNTIL Count down to birthdays, trips, deadlines, and repeating dates. Set reminders, mark events passed, or reschedule expired one-time countdowns from Archive. SINCE Remember your last haircut, workout, filter change, or call home. Keep completion history and set reminders when something needs attention again. SUBSCRIPTIONS Add services manually and track prices, currencies, billing periods, trials, and renewal dates. Record payments you've made and view planned monthly and yearly costs separately by currency. Manage or cancel the actual service with Apple or the provider. MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE • Editable presets for all four counter types • Groups, manual ordering, goals, history, and focused charts • Home Screen widgets and local reminders • Optional iCloud sync, Face ID app lock, and private counters • Full JSON export and conflict-safe import • Archive and Trash with history-preserving restore and confirmed permanent deletion • Native iPhone and iPad experience on iOS and iPadOS 18 or later APPLE CALENDAR Add the next Until occurrence through Apple's event editor. You choose whether to save. The saved event is a separate copy; later changes do not sync with Whenly. PRIVATE AND FREE Whenly works without a Whenly account and keeps your counters available offline. You choose whether to sync with iCloud, export or share data, or add an event to Calendar. Whenly is free, with no ads, tracking, or paid features. For iCloud sync, update Whenly to 1.2 or later on all your devices.

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Screen Time & Parental Control

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Take back control of your screen time – block distractions, build focus, and keep your family safe, all in one app. Schedule focus sessions, limit addictive apps, and set powerful parental controls in just a few taps. Screen Time & Parental Control helps you spend less time scrolling and more time on what matters. Whether you're trying to stay productive at work, study without interruptions, sleep better, or protect your kids online, this app gives you the tools to build healthier digital habits. • SCHEDULE FOCUS MODE Create custom focus modes for Work, Study, Sleep, or anything you need. Choose the apps you want to keep available, set the time and days, and the focus mode activates automatically. During each session, only your selected apps stay usable while everything else is blocked, so you can stay on track without relying on willpower. • BLOCK DISTRACTIONS Add the apps that steal your time and set daily limits for each one. Control how long you can use an app and how many times you can open it. Once the limit is reached, the app stays locked for the rest of the day. You can also choose which days these limits are active. • INSTANT FOCUS Need to concentrate right now? Start an instant focus session in seconds. Choose apps to block or allow, set the duration, and get to work – no scheduling required. • PARENTAL CONTROL BLOCKING Block apps and websites that aren't appropriate for your child. Once added, they stay blocked until you choose to remove them, giving you peace of mind that harmful content stays out of reach. • DETAILED REPORTS See exactly how screen time is spent. Track your focus sessions and app usage during each mode, and review parental control reports showing the total number of apps and websites blocked. Enable Screen Monitoring to view captured activity snapshots in your reports. • APP LOCK Protect your settings with a password. Every time the app is opened, your password is required, so no one can change your rules without permission. • PREVENT APP REMOVAL Turn on removal protection to stop the app from being deleted, keeping your focus rules and parental controls in place. • WHO IS IT FOR? - Parents who want to protect their children from harmful apps and websites, manage screen time, and stay informed about device usage. - Students who want to study without the pull of social media and games, and build better habits during exam season. - Professionals and remote workers who want to protect deep-work hours, reduce notifications overload, and get more done. - Anyone struggling with phone addiction who wants to cut down on endless scrolling, sleep better, and be more present in daily life. • WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Automatic schedules mean less effort and more consistency - Flexible limits by time and number of opens - Strong protection with password lock and removal prevention - Clear reports that show your progress over time - Simple, clean design that's easy for anyone to set up Your phone should work for you, not the other way around. Download Screen Time & Parental Control today and start building a healthier relationship with your screen. Note: This app offers limited free access. Unlocking premium features and unlimited use requires an additional purchase.Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at the time of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store Account Settings. For more details, see our Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/kashifprivacy/home Terms of Use https://sites.google.com/view/kashifterms/home

Screenshots

Whenly4 screens
Screen Time & Parental Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whenly at none against Screen Time & Parental Control's 3. Screen Time & Parental Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Screen Time & Parental Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whenly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Whenly versus Screen Time & Parental Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhenlyScreen Time & Parental Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIgor BogdanovMuhammad Kashif

In-app purchases

None

Whenly

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Time & Parental Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Whenly free?
Whenly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time & Parental Control free?
Screen Time & Parental Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whenly or Screen Time & Parental Control have ads?
Neither Whenly nor Screen Time & Parental Control shows ads.

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