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Apple Screen Time vs HER

Apple Screen Time logo

Apple Screen Time

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HER logo

HER

Software

The dating app for LGBTQ+ women and queer people

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; HER facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Screen Time covers Screen time tracking, HER covers Profile Matching.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Screen Time and HER differ
AttributeApple Screen TimeHER
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsIos, Ipados, MacosiOS, Android
Founded20162013

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 HER

  • Profile Matching
  • Communities
  • Events
  • Feed
  • Filter by Sexuality
  • Video Chat
  • Instagram
  • Spotify

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 HER
  • Content filteringnot HER
  • Device controlnot HER
  • Family safetynot HER

HER

No use cases recorded yet. See the HER 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

HER

  • Facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns
  • No web version available; mobile-only platform on iOS and Android
  • Fake profiles and romance scams present on platform despite selfie verification
  • Limited user base outside major cities; geographic areas without Pride events may have single-digit user pools
  • Key features like Discover page and unlimited likes are behind paywall with 14-hour swiping limit unless paid

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Screen Time

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

HER

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Liking and matching
    • Messaging
    • Communities
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Ad-free experience
    • See who is online in real-time
    • Additional search filters

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 HER if

  • You need profile matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want communities.
HER review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Screen Time or HER better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Screen Time starts at Free and HER at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Screen Time or HER?
Apple Screen Time starts at Free and HER at Free.
Does Apple Screen Time or HER run on more platforms?
Apple Screen Time runs on Ios, Ipados, Macos. HER 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 HER is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Screen Time do that HER cannot?
Apple Screen Time covers Screen time tracking, App limits, Downtime scheduling, Content filtering. HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HER: Are all HER features free to use?

Yes. All core features are completely free including liking, matching, messaging, joining communities, and viewing events. HER Premium ($14.99/month or $7.50/month annually) removes ads and adds filters.

Source
HER: What communities does HER offer?

HER features 30+ communities for queer women, lesbian, bi, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming users. Users can add pronouns, pride pins, and gender identities to their profiles.

Source
HER: What platforms does HER support?

HER is available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).

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