Looking for a Yondr alternative?
They pioneered the pouch.
We added signal-blocking.
screenfree offers lockable phone pouches with a signal-blocking option built for schools where hotspotting is part of the problem. Flexible rollout. One-time purchase. Australian support.
Why signal-blocking matters
A locked pouch keeps a phone out of a student's hands. But if that phone is still connected, it can still be used as a hotspot. Other devices in the room can still reach it.
The pouch solved the visible problem. Hotspotting is the invisible one.
screenfree offers both standard and signal-blocking pouches, so schools can choose the level of control that fits their environment.
Still comparing the pouch model itself? Our school phone pouches Australia guide explains how the system works before you compare suppliers.
Built to fit the way your school actually rolls things out
screenfree uses the magnetic-lock pouch approach now running in schools across 27 countries. Students keep the pouch. Staff control the unlock.
Signal-blocking and standard pouch options
Custom branding (school crest, colours, ID holder)
Sample packs for staff to test before committing
Pilot-ready from 20 pouches, or scale to whole-school
One-time purchase. No lock-in.
Australian-based support
How screenfree compares to YONDR
Pricing Model
screenfree
Yondr
Signal-blocking Option
Yes
Not available
Pricing model
One-time purchase
Program-based pricing
Custom Branding
School crest/logo, colours
Limited
Getting Started
Sample pack, pilot, or whole-school
Typically broader rollout
Local Support
Australian Based
US-based
If hotspotting is part of why you're reviewing your current setup, read more about how to stop student hotspotting.
If you’re still working out the right rollout model, our phone-free schools guide covers pricing, trial sizes and implementation options.
Yondr information based on publicly available sources and may vary by region.
What schools ask before switching
"We've already invested in Yondr - can we transition?"
Yes. screenfree pouches work alongside existing systems. Some schools transition a year group at a time. There's no need to replace everything at once.
The magnetic lock is tamper-resistant and tested across thousands of daily uses in schools globally. We offer sample packs so your staff can test before committing.
"Is the lock mechanism as strong?"
"What if students damage the pouches?"
Pouches are durable and designed for daily school use. Replacement pouches are available individually — no need to reorder a full set.
"Do you offer support for rollout?"
Yes. We provide onboarding guidance, parent communication templates, and direct support from our team. You're not figuring this out alone.
"Can we start with a small trial?"
That's how most schools start. Our sample pack includes 2 pouches and an unlocking magnet — enough for staff to test the system before any broader commitment.
The pouch model is proven in thousands of schools globally. screenfree offers a more flexible route in, with a signal-blocking option for schools where hotspotting is part of the problem.
Want to talk to a school already using screenfree? We can connect you.
See it for yourself.
Most schools start with a sample pack — 2 pouches and an unlocking magnet. Enough for your staff to test the lock, feel the build quality, and decide. Ready to see the pouches? See how screenfree works.
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