Head-to-head · Parental Control Apps
FamilyTime vs Kidslox
FamilyTime leads on 0 checks, Kidslox on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFamilyTime · 8.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
FamilyTime scores higher on our rubric for parental control apps: 8.1 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #27.
FamilyTime is the better fit for families seeking maximum features per dollar. Kidslox is the better fit for families wanting affordable broad controls.
- FamilyTime fits best
Families seeking maximum features per dollar
- Kidslox fits best
Families wanting affordable broad controls
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Side by side
| Feature | FamilyTime 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Kidslox 6.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 6.4 |
| Ranking | #11 in Parental Control Apps | #27 in Parental Control Apps |
| Best for | Families seeking maximum features per dollar | Families wanting affordable broad controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $2.41/device/mo | $49.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 3 days | 3 days |
| Free trial length | 3 days | 3 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 15 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features FamilyTime 5/5 · Kidslox 5/5 | ||
| Content filtering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Screen-time schedules | ✓ | ✓ |
| App blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Activity reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Location tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Device platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Device limit | 1 devices | 1 devices |
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| Our verdict | FamilyTime is a parental-control application for parents managing children’s mobile and connected-device use. It combines screen-time limits, recurring schedules, individual app limits, app and game blocking, web filtering, SafeSearch,… Read the review → |
Kidslox is a parental control service for parents and legal guardians managing children’s iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and Mac devices. Its feature set covers daily screen-time limits, recurring schedules, individual app blocking,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FamilyTime — where it wins
- Screen-time schedules, app limits, blocking, and web filtering
- Location tracking, geofencing, movement, and SOS alerts
- Monitoring and controls across Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS
Where it doesn't
- The MyFamily plan covers one child device
- Some monitoring features, including calls and SMS, are Android-only
- Feature availability can differ by operating system
Kidslox — where it wins
- Free plan supervises one child device
- Screen-time schedules, filtering, blocking and reports in paid tiers
- Supports iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits manual mode switching to five times daily
- Basic supports only one device
- Some monitoring and advanced controls vary by platform
- FamilyTime8.1/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial
A feature-rich parental control app with low annual-billing entry pricing.
Visit FamilyTimeFull verdict → - Kidslox6.4/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial
Kidslox combines free basic controls with broad monitoring and scheduling across four platforms.
Visit KidsloxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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