Softwr

Software · head to head

Apple Screen Time vs Happn

Apple Screen Time logo

Apple Screen Time

Software

Apple's built-in parental controls for iOS and Mac

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Happn logo

Happn

Software

Find the people you've crossed paths with

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apple Screen Time parental controls require setting up Family Sharing and a Child Account rather than working standalone; Happn high volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Screen Time covers Screen time tracking, Happn covers Crossed Paths.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apple Screen Time and Happn actually diverge.

Attributes where Apple Screen Time and Happn differ
AttributeApple Screen TimeHappn
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsIos, Ipados, MacosiOS, Android
Founded20162014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apple Screen Time

  • Screen time tracking
  • App limits
  • Downtime scheduling
  • Content filtering
  • App restrictions
  • Communication limits
  • Purchase controls
  • Family Sharing management

Only in Happn

  • Crossed Paths
  • FlashNote
  • CrushTime
  • Video Call
  • Invisible Mode
  • Audio Messages
  • Spotify
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apple Screen Time

  • Screen time managementnot Happn
  • Content filteringnot Happn
  • Device controlnot Happn
  • Family safetynot Happn

Happn

No use cases recorded yet. See the Happn review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apple Screen Time

  • Parental controls require setting up Family Sharing and a Child Account rather than working standalone

Happn

  • High volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts
  • Poor match quality and low likelihood of resulting in actual dates
  • Limited user base in smaller cities and non-urban areas
  • Security concerns with location-based technology revealing user movement patterns
  • Subscription and billing issues with poor customer service response

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Screen Time

Free
  • Included with iOS/macOSFree
    • Screen time limits
    • App restrictions
    • Content filtering

Happn

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Happn review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Apple Screen Time if

  • You need screen time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Ipados, Macos.
  • You also want app limits.
Apple Screen Time review

Choose Happn if

  • You need crossed paths.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want flashnote.
Happn review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Screen Time or Happn better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Screen Time starts at Free and Happn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Screen Time or Happn?
Apple Screen Time starts at Free and Happn at Free.
Does Apple Screen Time or Happn run on more platforms?
Apple Screen Time runs on Ios, Ipados, Macos. Happn runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Apple Screen Time for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Apple Screen Time best used for?
Apple Screen Time is most often used for screen time management, content filtering, device control, family safety. Of those, screen time management and content filtering are not what Happn is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Screen Time do that Happn cannot?
Apple Screen Time covers Screen time tracking, App limits, Downtime scheduling, Content filtering. Happn covers Crossed Paths, FlashNote, CrushTime, Video Call. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Happn: Is Happn free to use?

Yes, Happn is free to download and use. Premium membership is optional and unlocks features like seeing who has liked your profile and sending FlashNotes to people you haven't matched with.

Source
Happn: How does Happn's location matching work?

Happn shows you profiles of people you have crossed paths with in real life. The app uses GPS to detect when two users are near each other and displays their profiles when this happens. Your exact location remains hidden to other users.

Source
Happn: What is the cost of Happn Premium?

Happn Premium pricing varies by region. In the US, a one-month subscription costs approximately $29.99, while in Europe it ranges from €34.99 for one month to €94.99 for a 12-month subscription.

Source
Happn: What premium features does Happn offer?

Happn Premium allows you to see who has liked your profile, send up to 10 FlashNotes per day to people you haven't matched with, make audio and video calls within the app, and access other advanced features.

Source
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Apple Screen Time

More on Happn

Keep looking

Other head to heads