ScreenCoach - Parental Control1.79.1 - App Store

Introducing ScreenCoach - Your Ultimate Screen Time Manager for the Whole Family that Rewards Good Habits!
Supports 5 languages, with more to come!

Tired of the constant struggle to pry your kids away from their devices? Can't get them motivated to do homework or to ask for music or exercise?
Use Screen Time and pocket money to motivate them to do other healthy activities and end daily battles.

Discover ScreenCoach, the life-tech balance superhero that makes managing screen time a breeze for busy parents like you.

Rewards your kids for non-screen activities

Kids earn their screen time & allowance (optional)

Includes a comprehensive allowance manager!

Key Features:

. Earn More Screen Time: Watch your kids eagerly complete chores, exercise, homework, and fun activities to earn extra screen time or pocket money (or both!).

. Fun gamified approach with Screen Time Tokens & Gems that can be used for pocket money or goals.

. Separate goals feature the kids can earn by saving their earned gems.

. Multiple access times: You can have several access times per day. Eg., 7-8 am, 4-5 pm and 6- 7 pm.

. Kids can earn additional rewards for your choice of bonuses such as: done with a good attitude, done on time, or done straight away!

. Block kids instantly or give them a temporary access pass for extra flexibility.

. Blocks Apps if an activity is not done by the due time! (option per activity)

. Works across multiple platforms: When your child’s time is up on one device, they can’t simply pick up another - because it will also be blocked!

. Works well together with Apple Screen Time

. Supports shared devices

. Works online and offline

. Tamerproofing options, can't change the time or use a VPN to bypass!

. Comprehensive rewards system: Create a tailored list of engaging activities to keep your kids active and entertained offline. Includes checklists, reminders & automated repeating activities - eg. brush teeth at 8 pm every night! or take the bins out every 2nd Wed
+ Optional consequences, where mode(s) are blocked if an activity is not done by the due time or they get zero rewards.

. Create modes for School Time, Fun Time & Sleep: Switch to School mode to block games, social media, and streaming during study hours. At night, all Apps can be blocked, but you can allow audio app(s) for listening to music or bedtime stories.

. Parent Dashboard: Keep tabs on your child's total device time, current pocket money, tokens & Gems they've earned by completing activities.

. App Blocking: When screen time is up or during restricted hours.

. Teaches delayed gratification; kids earn screen time tokens and gems that can be converted to allowance (or Goals); they can be saved for future use.

. Full allowance system to track children's virtual bank account for expenses and deposits; also includes recurring debits or expenses
It's really a digital personal trainer, teaching kids healthy new life-tech habits for life.

Join the ScreenCoach family today & create a harmonious home where kids embrace a balanced tech lifestyle while still enjoying their screen time in a controlled, responsible way.

Download ScreenCoach now and experience hassle-free screen time management with a touch of fun and empowerment for the entire family!

The first 30 days are free on all plans; you have a choice of monthly, 6-monthly, and 12-month plans
Cancel easily at any time.
3-day trial with no commitment is also available
Live AI + Human Agent chat feature in the app and on the website to help you

To provide a comprehensive experience, ScreenCoach may collect location data about the device in the background, enabling parents to track the device's location and usage history effectively.

Note: ScreenCoach uses Apple's ScreenTime API to manage screen time and app access. Works best when an Apple Family is set up.

Our terms of use and privacy policies are available at:
https://www.myscreencoach.com/terms
https://www.myscreencoach.com/privacy

Version History Parent App Improvements
+ Activities can now have zero Tokens and zero Gems (requested by user vote).
+ Scheduled activities with a time range will remain visible until they are completed if they have a consequence.
+ Added bulk actions for activity templates on Mac App and web portal.
+ Streamlined the new account creation process.

Child App Improvements
+ Scheduled activities with a time range will remain visible until they are completed if they have a consequence.

Plus, general improvements and minor bug fixes. 1.79.1 (858) 6d ago Parent App Improvements
• Active sessions now show when a mode is discounted, free, or using another special rate.
• Added navigational shortcuts from lists to related items.
• Improved app filtering by desktop device when selecting apps to block – a user-voted feature!
• Added new learning cards for Goals and Always Allowed Apps.

Child App Improvements
• Kids now receive a notification when an Access Pass is about to expire.
• One-off activities with consequences now remain blocked until completed, rather than resetting at midnight.
• Fixed a false error on iOS 15 when ScreenCoach was force quit and reopened.

Plus, multiple general improvements and minor bug fixes. 1.78.1 (853) Sep 24 ## Major New Feature

Goals!! Create your own goals for your kids to earn with their saved Gems.
Great for younger kids not ready for pocket money and older kids too!

## Parent App improvements

- Make consequence feature more obvious
- New account setup streamlined
- Prioritise blocking activities in lists
- All system emails now support non-English languages

Plus multiple general improvements and some minor bug fixes 1.77.2(843) Aug 20 ## New Features

**New & Updated Languages** 
Add French Language (Alpha version)! Now have Spanish, Portuguese , Ukrainian (as beta languages)

**New User Voted Features:**
+ Activity : No bonus option Added for an Activity
+ Activity: Added Consequence option of Zero tokens
## Improvements

**Parent App improvements**
+ Auto-detect locale & currency for new installations
+ Add 'No Due Time' option for activity schedules
+ Update login Screen make QR code easier to use
+ Improved session & transactions lists with sub heading
+ Change session display when illegal session is used
+ Clean up Modes tab (to see users at the bottom)
+ Add shortcut “click on session bar for more info”
+ Re-installation correctly links to previous settings

+ Time zone improvements

Plus general improvements and minor bug fixes 1.76.2 (833) Jul 15 ## New Features

**New & Updated Languages** 
Add French Language (Alpha version)! Now have Spanish, Portuguese , Ukrainian (as beta languages)

**New User Voted Features:**
+ Activity : No bonus option Added for an Activity
+ Activity: Added Consequence option of Zero tokens
## Improvements

**Parent App improvements**
+ Auto-detect locale & currency for new installations
+ Add 'No Due Time' option for activity schedules
+ Update login Screen make QR code easier to use
+ Improved session & transactions lists with sub heading
+ Change session display when illegal session is used
+ Clean up Modes tab (to see users at the bottom)
+ Add shortcut “click on session bar for more info”
+ Re-installation correctly links to previous settings

Plus general improvements and minor bug fixes 1.76.1 (832) Jul 14 ## New Feature
- Transaction shortcut- tap on the balances icon for a shortcut to deposit or withdraw tokens /gems/ pocket money

## Improvements
- Sessions now shows better reasons for disallowed usage
- Consequence blocked message now says “blocked waiting approval” when tasks is done but waiting on parent to approve

**Parent App improvements**
- Sessions list show now defaults child sessions
- Move time allowance notification settings into the user notification area

**Kids App improvements**
- Improved message on choose mode screen if all modes are blocked now

Plus general improvements and minor bug fixes 1.75.2(824) Jun 11 New Features
• New laptop/desktop look & feel – MAJOR update now matching the mobile app style.
• New Web Portal look & feel – MAJOR update now matching the mobile app style.
• Show completion date & time – activities now display the actual completion date and time if completed before the approved time.

Improvements
• iPhone/iPad app blocking – improvements made to help prevent a rare iOS bug where apps could occasionally remain blocked when they should not be.
• Switch User – updated terminology at the top of the screen, with the ability to also switch modes.
• Switch User & Switch Mode – now also available from the Parent Action Menu for easier access.

Bug Fixes
• Various minor fixes and stability improvements. 1.74.2 (818) May 22 New Features
* New laptop/desktop look & feel – MAJOR update now matching the mobile app style.
* New Web Portal look & feel – MAJOR update now matching the mobile app style.
* Show completion date & time – activities now display the actual completion date and time if completed before the approved time.

Improvements
* iPhone/iPad app blocking – improvements made to help prevent a rare iOS bug where apps could occasionally remain blocked when they should not be.
* Switch User – updated terminology at the top of the screen, with the ability to also switch modes.
* Switch User & Switch Mode – now also available from the Parent Action Menu for easier access.

Bug Fixes
* Various minor fixes and stability improvements. 1.74.1 (817) May 19 Minor update with:
+ Improved adding images to activities including easy re-use of your own custom images
+ Other minor fixes and improvements

*Also with recent changes:*
New Features
+ Photo Evidence for Activities – You can now require a photo to complete an activity. Our most requested feature!
+ Improved Block Messages on iPhone & iPad – Clearer messages help users understand why an app is blocked.
+ Automatic Spanish Language Detection – ScreenCoach now detects Spanish automatically when the app starts (language can still be changed manually).
+ Spanish Email Support – Emails are now available in Spanish, with support for more languages coming soon.

Improvements
+ Silent “Welcome Back” Messages – Notifications are now silent when sessions start on mobile.
+ Improved Time Zone Handling – Especially helpful when some devices are used in different time zones.
+ Reduced Battery Usage – Optimisations to help ScreenCoach use less battery.
+ Improved iPhone Notification Shortcuts – Better support for long-press notification actions on some devices.

Bug Fixes
+ Fixed an issue where the “New Version Available” notice was not working.
+ Fixed a bug where lists sometimes showed yesterday’s data instead of today’s.
+ Improved app restart performance, which also fixes a rare issue where the block message appeared incorrectly. 1.73.1 (807) Apr 21 New Features
+ Photo Evidence for Activities – You can now require a photo to complete an activity. Our most requested feature!
+ Improved Block Messages on iPhone & iPad – Clearer messages help users understand why an app is blocked.
+ Automatic Spanish Language Detection – ScreenCoach now detects Spanish automatically when the app starts (language can still be changed manually).
+ Spanish Email Support – Emails are now available in Spanish, with support for more languages coming soon.

Improvements
+ Silent “Welcome Back” Messages – Notifications are now silent when sessions start on mobile.
+ Improved Time Zone Handling – Especially helpful when some devices are used in different time zones.
+ Reduced Battery Usage – Optimisations to help ScreenCoach use less battery.
+ Improved iPhone Notification Shortcuts – Better support for long-press notification actions on some devices.

Bug Fixes
+ Fixed an issue where the “New Version Available” notice was not working.
+ Fixed a bug where lists sometimes showed yesterday’s data instead of today’s.
+ Improved app restart performance, which also fixes a rare issue where the block message appeared incorrectly. 1.72.4 (800) Mar 20 New Features:
+ Enhanced Repeating Activity Options. You can now schedule activities to repeat every 2 or 3 weeks, or every 3 or 4 days. We’ve also made it easier to schedule an activity for “Today Only.”
+ Multiple Currency Support. ScreenCoach now supports multiple currencies (previously limited to $ only).

Improvements:
+ Reduced Battery Usage. ScreenCoach now uses significantly less battery and background processing while running.
+ iOS 26.1 Blocking Improvements. Improved reliability for some users on iOS 26.1 where apps were sometimes blocked incorrectly.
+ Smarter Time Warnings in Free Mode. Time warnings will no longer repeat unnecessarily when a child has less than five minutes remaining in Free Mode (where time does not expire).

+ Clearer Session Discount Information. Session records now provide better explanations when discounts have been applied.

+ Shared User Notification Adjustment. Removed unnecessary notifications for parent users on Shared accounts.

+ Manual Session Safety Warning. Added a strong warning when attempting to create a manual session longer than 10 hours, helping prevent mistakes (e.g., entering 20 hours instead of 20 minutes).

Bug Fixes:
+ Fixed an issue where a repeating activity might not appear in the morning if the device temporarily lost its time zone. 1.71.3(789) Feb 20 New Features:
+ Enhanced Repeating Activity Options. You can now schedule activities to repeat every 2 or 3 weeks, or every 3 or 4 days. We’ve also made it easier to schedule an activity for “Today Only.”
+ Multiple Currency Support. ScreenCoach now supports multiple currencies (previously limited to $ only).

Improvements:
+ Reduced Battery Usage. ScreenCoach now uses significantly less battery and background processing while running.
+ iOS 26.1 Blocking Improvements. Improved reliability for some users on iOS 26.1 where apps were sometimes blocked incorrectly.
+ Smarter Time Warnings in Free Mode. Time warnings will no longer repeat unnecessarily when a child has less than five minutes remaining in Free Mode (where time does not expire).

+ Clearer Session Discount Information. Session records now provide better explanations when discounts have been applied.

+ Shared User Notification Adjustment. Removed unnecessary notifications for parent users on Shared accounts.

+ Manual Session Safety Warning. Added a strong warning when attempting to create a manual session longer than 10 hours, helping prevent mistakes (e.g., entering 20 hours instead of 20 minutes).

Bug Fixes:
+ Fixed an issue where a repeating activity might not appear in the morning if the device temporarily lost its time zone. 1.71.1 (787) Feb 18 New Features:
* You can now block or allow apps directly in different modes, without needing to use app categories.
* The most recent users and modes will be shown at the top of the ‘Choose User’ and ‘Choose Mode’ screens.
* A ‘What’s New’ learning card.
* Parents can log into a child’s profile using a parent pin.
* You can now prevent children from adding their own custom activities. (User settings)

Improvements:
* Consequences (for incomplete activities) are shown all the time, not just when you add the due time.
* User message is blocked and added a ‘?’ option to explain why they’re blocked.
* We’ve also added multilingual support for more notifications.

Bug Fixes:
* Fixed approving activities with consequences from the previous day sometimes didn’t unlock the child! 1.70.2 (780) Jan 20 + Spanish edition is now available via account settings.
+ Preparations for other languages.
+ Feedback and suggestions form has been improved.
+ Settings menu has been reorganised.
+ Setting up new devices is easier.
+ Activity templates simplified.
+ Bug fixes and General improvements. 1.69.1 (767) Jan 2 + Added more Spanish functionality, now activities, bonuses, and rewards are in Spanish; ¡Fantástico!
If you want to use Spanish, let us know and we’ll activate it for you. It’s still in beta.
+ Added a new feature voting module, allowing you to add your improvement and feature ideas for others to vote on.
+ Improved Learning cards and added a search feature.
+ Added AI and chat access to the main screens for easier access.
+ Access passes now unlock a blocked child that is blocked because they haven’t completed an activity with a consequence.
+ Improved app settings to make it easier to use
+ major software update under the hood
+ Duplicate Device record fix
+ improved Apple subscriptions from the limited 3 day risk free trial
+ General improvements & bug fixes. 1.68.3 (760) 12/11/2025 + Added more Spanish functionality, now activities, bonuses, and rewards are in Spanish; ¡Fantástico!
If you want to use Spanish, let us know and we’ll activate it for you. It’s still in beta.
+ Added a new feature voting module, allowing you to add your improvement and feature ideas for others to vote on.
+ Improved Learning cards and added a search feature.
+ Added AI and chat access to the main screens for easier access.
+ Access passes now unlock a blocked child that is blocked because they haven’t completed an activity with a consequence.
+ Improved app settings to make it easier to use
+ major software update under the hood
+ Duplicate Device record fix
+ improved Apple subscriptions from the limited 3 day risk free trial
+ General improvements & bug fixes. 1.68.2 (747) 11/18/2025 + Added more Spanish functionality, now activities, bonuses, and rewards are in Spanish; ¡Fantástico!
+ If you want to use Spanish, let us know and we’ll activate it for you. It’s still in beta.
+ Added a new feature voting module, allowing you to add your improvement and feature ideas for others to vote on.
+ Improved Learning cards and added a search feature.
+ Added AI and chat access to the main screens for easier access.
+ Access passes now unlock a blocked child that is blocked because they haven’t completed an activity with a consequence.
+ Improved app settings to make it easier to use
+ major software update under the hood
+ Duplicate Device record fix
+ General improvements & bug fixes. 1.68.1 (746) 11/13/2025 + Added more Spanish functionality, now activities, bonuses, and rewards are in Spanish; ¡Fantástico!
+ If you want to use Spanish, let us know and we’ll activate it for you. It’s still in beta.
+ Added a new feature voting module, allowing you to add your improvement and feature ideas for others to vote on.
+ Improved Learning cards and added a search feature.
+ Added AI and chat access to the main screens for easier access.
+ Access passes now unlock a blocked child that is blocked because they haven’t completed an activity with a consequence.
+ Improved app settings to make it easier to use.
+ General improvements & bug fixes. 1.67.1 (735) 10/31/2025 + Improved handling of “always allowed” apps to be free by default, so it won’t use child’s time allowance, but you can change it if you like! (For new families only)
+ Better handling of families with lots of children
+ Improved reminder notifications
+ Better handling when parents delete active(in use) users, modes, or device records
+ Try a three day trial with no commitment
+ General improvements and bug fixes 1.66.2 (726) 10/17/2025 + NEW 3-day free subscription with no commitment
+ NEW subscriptions in India
+ Improved handling when the same activity is completed multiple times on the same day
+ Improved session discounts when more than one device is used at the same time
+ Improved pocket money history
+ Added Parent PIN reset
+ Improved handling of password reset
+ General improvements and bug fixes. 1.65.1 (719) 09/23/2025 + Reduced notification frequency for a child as their time remaining gets closer to 0.
+ Fixed issue for activities with consequences in some time zones.
+ Fixed issue applying activities with a negative bonus.
+ Preparing for other languages, Spanish (Beta) is available upon request for early testers.
+ Updated font to support more Unicode characters for other languages.
+ Fixed issue with Apple sign-in & sign-up.
+ Improved the way you can change your own email address.
+ General improvements and bug fixes. 1.64.1 (713) 08/26/2025 + Improved app categories, NEW easier screens.
+ Simplified spending of virtual pocket money.
+ Prevent parents from accidentally deleting a mode or a user that is in use!!
+ Improved multilingual support (other languages coming soon!)
+ Fixed very rare timezone issues.
+ General improvements and bug fixes.

Based on your feedback & questions, we continue to improve ScreenCoach.
Thank you :-) 1.63.3 (706) 07/29/2025 + Improved app categories, NEW easier screens.
+ Simplified spending of virtual pocket money.
+ Prevent parents from accidentally deleting a mode or a user that is in use!!
+ Improved multilingual support (other languages coming soon!)
+ Fixed very rare timezone issues.
+ General improvements and bug fixes.

Based on your feedback & questions, we continue to improve ScreenCoach.
Thank you :-) 1.63.1 (704) 07/28/2025 + Improvemed time zone management, we have some smarts in there to stop kids trying to use VPN to change the time!
+ Improved handling for accounts with expired payment subscriptions
+ improved some start-up issues reported by a couple of users
+ General improvements and bug fixes 1.62.1 (699) 06/26/2025 We’ve made some improvements to make messages for kids and parents easier to understand. 



We’ve also made it easier to manage activities that are assigned to multiple kids, including when the activity has a consequence that blocks modes if not done by the due time.


Added an extra fix for a login issue in rare conditions

Several other general improvements 1.61.3 (693) 05/29/2025