Comparison

Chore Lock Earn Screen Time vs Shht

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

Head to head
About

Chore Lock Earn Screen Time

This app automates chore management for families. Kids complete tasks, submit photo proof, and earn screen time for approved chores, with strict app locking until work is done. It offers features like household schedules, sibling-friendly competition, and parental oversight.

Highlights
  • Assign and track chores
  • Photo proof submission
  • Approve chores remotely
  • Automated screen time unlocking
  • Household bedtime and school schedules
  • Sibling leaderboards and rewards
  • Apple Watch and home screen widgets
Features
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Chore Lock turns "did you do your chores?" into something that runs itself. You assign the chores. Your kid does them and snaps a photo in the app. You approve from wherever you are, and their apps unlock seconds later. No nagging, no honor system: until the work is done, the apps you chose stay locked. REALLY LOCKED, NOT PINKY-PROMISED Chore Lock uses Apple's built-in Screen Time technology, the same system parental controls are made of. Games and apps you pick are shielded on your kid's iPhone or iPad until screen time is earned. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create chores for each kid: one-time jobs or daily routines. 2. Kids see their list in a kid-friendly mode and submit photo proof. 3. You approve or send it back, right from your phone. On paid plans, an AI photo check can clear the obvious ones for you. 4. Approved chores add earned screen time; apps unlock instantly. 5. When time runs out, the shields come back on. Fair is fair. BEDTIME AND SCHOOL, HANDLED Set a household bedtime that locks apps for the night and school hours that lock during the day, with tonight-only exceptions when you say so. Import your school calendar on paid plans and days off take care of themselves. BUILT FOR SIBLINGS Assign chores per kid, or post shared chores any kid can claim. Chore Bucks and the Market turn effort into rewards you set, and the family leaderboard and Jackpot make it a game. Everyone sees the same rules, so "that's not fair!" finally has an answer. ON YOUR WRIST AND HOME SCREEN Approve from your Apple Watch, and keep today's chores and earned time on a widget. HONEST BY DESIGN If enforcement drops or a kid's device goes quiet, your dashboard says so. We never fake a green light, and we'll never claim "unhackable": we tell you exactly what we block and alert you about what we can't. PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No third-party trackers. Ever. Chore photos delete automatically 7 days after they're submitted. We never see which apps your family picks or how long your kid uses any app; that stays on their device, per Apple's privacy design. We store the minimum: first name, birth year, chores, and time balances. On paid plans, the AI photo check sees the photo and the chore's name and nothing that identifies your family, and you can turn it off at any time. WHAT YOU NEED A parent iPhone and a kid iPhone or iPad (iOS 18 or later) with a child Apple Account in your Family Sharing group. Free to start: the full locking engine, one kid, one device, and up to 8 chores, no card required. Premium Solo and Premium Family add more kids and devices, unlimited chores, AI photo checks, Chore Bucks and the Market, school-calendar import, pool chores, the Jackpot, and the leaderboard. Safety and reliability are never paywalled. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Questions? support@getchorelock.com. A real person reads every message, and we reply within two business days. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getchorelock.com/privacy

About

Shht

Features
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When your thoughts keep looping, give your mind something else to follow. Shht offers short audio stories about astronomy, psychology, and history. Each narration is intentionally punctuated by irregular moments of silence while the ambient sound continues. Listen to a story, discover something new, and let your attention follow the narrative at its own pace. FOR MINDS THAT NEVER SWITCH OFF Shht was designed for moments when your mind feels too busy: in the evening, during a break, before sleep, or whenever you need to refocus. INSIDE SHHT • 21 audio stories in English and French • Astronomy, psychology, and history • Irregular moments of silence built into each narration • Ambient sound that continues during the pauses • Short episodes that are easy to enjoy anytime • Favorites and listening history • Background playback • Lock-screen controls • Offline downloads with Shht+ SHHT+ Unlock every available story and download episodes for offline listening. Shht+ is available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Shht is an audio experience designed for listening, relaxation, and refocusing. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chore Lock Earn Screen Time4 screens
Shht4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shht at 15.0 against Chore Lock Earn Screen Time's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chore Lock Earn Screen Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Shht sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Chore Lock Earn Screen Time versus Shht: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChore Lock Earn Screen TimeShht
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChore LockMidokpe Darrell Robin M. KIDJO

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chore Lock Earn Screen Time

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Solo$4.991 Month
  • Premium Family14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Premium Solo Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Premium Family Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
2 purchases

Shht

Subscriptions1
  • Shht+ Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Shht+ Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Chore Lock Earn Screen Time free?
Chore Lock Earn Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shht free?
Shht is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chore Lock Earn Screen Time or Shht have ads?
Neither Chore Lock Earn Screen Time nor Shht shows ads.

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