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OurHome vs Apple Screen Time

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OurHome

Software

Chores, rewards, and family organization

From
Free
Rated
-
Apple Screen Time logo

Apple Screen Time

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: OurHome covers Chore assignment, Apple Screen Time covers Screen time tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where OurHome and Apple Screen Time differ
AttributeOurHomeApple Screen Time
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Ipados, Macos
Founded20172016

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 OurHome

  • Chore assignment
  • Points system
  • Custom rewards
  • Grocery lists
  • Shared calendar
  • Meal planning
  • Recurring tasks
  • Progress tracking

Only in Apple Screen Time

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

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

What people use each for

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

OurHome

  • Chore managementnot Apple Screen Time
  • Teaching responsibilitynot Apple Screen Time
  • Family organizationnot Apple Screen Time
  • Grocery shoppingnot Apple Screen Time

Apple Screen Time

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

Where each one falls short

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

OurHome

Nothing recorded yet. See the OurHome review.

Apple Screen Time

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

Pricing, plan by plan

OurHome

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Chore management
    • Points & rewards
    • Grocery lists
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited households
    • Custom chore icons

Apple Screen Time

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

Which should you pick?

Choose OurHome if

  • You need chore assignment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want points system.

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.

Questions people ask

Is OurHome or Apple Screen Time better?
Neither clearly leads. OurHome starts at Free and Apple Screen Time at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OurHome or Apple Screen Time?
OurHome starts at Free and Apple Screen Time at Free.
Does OurHome or Apple Screen Time run on more platforms?
OurHome runs on Ios, Android, Web. Apple Screen Time runs on Ios, Ipados, Macos.
Can I use OurHome for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is OurHome best used for?
OurHome is most often used for chore management, teaching responsibility, family organization, grocery shopping. Of those, chore management and teaching responsibility are not what Apple Screen Time is typically brought in for.
What can OurHome do that Apple Screen Time cannot?
OurHome covers Chore assignment, Points system, Custom rewards, Grocery lists. Apple Screen Time covers Screen time tracking, App limits, Downtime scheduling, Content filtering. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, English language support, Spanish language support.

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