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Apple Screen Time vs OurTime

Apple Screen Time logo

Apple Screen Time

Parenting & Family

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OurTime logo

OurTime

Dating & Social

Dating for 50+ singles

From
$15.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Apple Screen Time has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Apple Screen Time parental controls require setting up Family Sharing and a Child Account rather than working standalone; OurTime seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Screen Time covers Screen time tracking, OurTime covers Easy Interface.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Screen Time and OurTime differ
AttributeApple Screen TimeOurTime
Starting priceFree$15.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Ipados, MacosIos, Android, Web
CategoryParenting & FamilyDating & Social
Founded20162011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 OurTime

  • Easy Interface
  • Flirts
  • ConnectMe Calls
  • Profile Boost
  • Daily Matches
  • I'm Interested
  • Android support
  • Web support

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 OurTime
  • Content filteringnot OurTime
  • Device controlnot OurTime
  • Family safetynot OurTime

OurTime

  • Dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationshipnot Apple Screen Time
  • Browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stagenot Apple Screen Time
  • Getting curated daily match suggestionsnot Apple Screen Time

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

OurTime

  • Seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
  • Read receipts on your messages are Premium only
  • Profile boosts and Super Likes are Premium only
  • The free tier is limited to building a profile, searching, Topics and curated daily matches
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Screen Time

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

OurTime

$15.99/month
  • Standard$15.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search
  • Value$11.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Profile Highlighting

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 OurTime if

  • You need easy interface.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want flirts.
OurTime review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Screen Time or OurTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Screen Time starts at Free and OurTime at $15.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Screen Time or OurTime?
Apple Screen Time has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apple Screen Time and $15.99/month for OurTime.
Does Apple Screen Time or OurTime run on more platforms?
Apple Screen Time runs on Ios, Ipados, Macos. OurTime runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Apple Screen Time for free?
Yes. Apple Screen Time has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OurTime starts at $15.99/month.
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 OurTime is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Screen Time do that OurTime cannot?
Apple Screen Time covers Screen time tracking, App limits, Downtime scheduling, Content filtering. OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. Both handle Ios support.
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