Screenable
Screenable: A free iOS utility with broad controls, reports, and connected-service integrations. Ranked #66 of 106 in Parental Control Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for iPhone families wanting a free setup utility.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best foriPhone families wanting a free setup utility
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Content filteringYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free utility with unlimited kids and devices
- Detailed app, browser, content, and screen-time controls
- Integrates with Apple services and several parental-control products
Where it doesn't
- iOS-only scope limits device coverage
- Location sharing depends on Apple Find My
- Broader management depends on connected services
Our verdict on Screenable
Screenable is a parental-control and screen-time management app for families using iPhones and iPads. Parents install the parent app, sync children’s devices, select preset modes, and manage settings remotely. The free utility includes Dumb Phone and Screen Trainer modes, daily and app-specific limits, schedules, always-allowed apps, content filtering, device restrictions, notifications, weekly reports, guided setup, and parental advice. Unlimited kids and devices make it suitable for households managing more than one child or device.
Its standout strength is the range of controls in a free setup utility. Parents can restrict browsers, the App Store, the camera, and apps; filter adult and inappropriate content; set daily limits; and apply one-tap focus controls. Dumb Phone mode can simplify an iPhone into a calling and messaging device, while Screen Trainer supports a gradual approach to independent screen-time habits. Remote device-management updates, real-time notifications, and weekly reports add ongoing visibility beyond one-time blocking.
Screenable also fits families that already use connected services. It works with Apple Screen Time API and Apple Find My, and integrates with Bark, Life360, Qustodio, Aura/Circle, Net Nanny, and FamilyTime. Location sharing is provided through Apple Find My rather than as a standalone location system. The main tradeoff is its iOS-only scope, which narrows its fit for households managing devices beyond iPhone and iPad. Choose Screenable for a free, guided utility centered on Apple devices and connected services; choose an alternative when cross-platform coverage is the priority.
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Screenable fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Device platforms | Ios |
| Content filtering | Yes |
| Screen-time schedules | Yes |
| App blocking | Yes |
| Activity reports | Yes |
| Location tracking | Yes |
| Device limit | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Apple Screen Time API, Apple Find My, Bark, Life360, Qustodio, Aura/Circle … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | getscreenable.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Screenable integrations
Screenable lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Screen Time API
- Apple Find My
- Bark
- Life360
- Qustodio
- Aura/Circle
- Net Nanny
- FamilyTime
Alternatives to Screenable
- BarkA broad cross-platform monitor with schedules, blocking, alerts, and location tools.9.2
- QustodioA broad parental-control suite with AI safety alerts and five-platform coverage.9.0
- OurPactA broad parental-control toolkit for families managing up to 20 child devices.8.9
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