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Lilypad - Earn Screen Time

C Tier
Situational
70
5.011 ratings
FreeIn-App Purchases
4mosince update
Productivity
category
Lifestyle
category
4+age rating
1language
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is Lilypad?

Parents set tasks that unlock limited screen time for chosen apps, using an auto-generated passcode family members.

Lilypad is a Productivity app where parents create tasks, set how much screen time each task unlocks, and choose which apps to limit using Apple's Family Controls. Family members complete tasks, enter the auto-generated passcode, and unlock screen time for the selected duration. Tasks, passcodes, app selections, and unlock states are stored locally on the device.

Pricing. Lilypad is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Parents tying screen time to routines like brushing teeth, reading, or homework
  • Families using Apple Family Sharing to limit selected apps
  • Households wanting unlock durations between 15 minutes and 2 hours

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Why this app is in C tier

70/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating100
Ratings50
App Store search rank40
Update recency92

C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Lilypad scores 70 out of 100: rating 100, rating count 50, App Store search rank 40, update recency 92. The four parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Lilypad helps parents manage screen time without turning every device request into a battle.

A subscription is required to access Lilypad’s features.

Parents create tasks, set how much screen time each task unlocks, and choose which apps to limit. Family members complete tasks, enter the auto-generated passcode, and unlock screen time for the selected duration.

Designed for calmer routines

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  • Create everyday tasks like brushing teeth, reading, homework, tidying up, or getting ready for bed
  • Set unlock durations between 15 minutes and 2 hours
  • Limit apps using Apple’s Family Controls
  • View active screen time countdowns
  • Works offline once set up
  • Supports Apple Family Sharing

Private by design

Lilypad stores family tasks, passcodes, app selections, and unlock states locally on your device. The app does not track app activity, searches, browsing history, or personal content.

Lilypad is for parents who want screen time to feel less like punishment and more like a reward.

Privacy Policy

https://joinlilypad.com/privacy.html

Terms of Service

https://joinlilypad.com/terms.html

License Agreement

https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Questions about Lilypad

Is Lilypad free to use?

It is free to download. A subscription is required to access Lilypad's features. The subscription price is Not stated on the App Store.

Does Lilypad work offline?

The listing says Lilypad works offline once set up, and stores family tasks, passcodes, app selections, and unlock states locally on the device.

Does Lilypad track app activity or browsing?

The app does not track app activity, searches, browsing history, or personal content. App limits are set using Apple's Family Controls.

Is Lilypad right for me?

Lilypad is built for parents tying screen time to routines like brushing teeth, reading, or homework, families using apple family sharing to limit selected, households wanting unlock durations between 15 minutes and 2 hours. It sits in the parental controls list on AppTierList.

Is Lilypad worth it?

Lilypad is C tier, ranked #22 of 27 parental control apps with a score of 70 out of 100, from a 5.0 App Store rating across 11 ratings. 21 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does Lilypad compare to KlusQuest?

Lilypad is C tier at 70; KlusQuest is C tier at 73. KlusQuest ranks higher. Lilypad is free to download, with in-app purchases, KlusQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Lilypad updated?

Lilypad was last updated on 2026-07-24, 113 days ago.

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Ranking

Lists
Parental Controls (C tier, #22) · Screen Time Rewards (D tier, #7)
Tier
C (Situational)
Score
70 / 100
Rank in list
#22 of 27
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
5.0 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
11

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Productivity
Current version
(113 days ago)
Size
22 MB
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified

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