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Brili Routines vs Kidslox

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Brili Routines

Software

Make daily routines fun for kids

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Kidslox

Software

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Brili Routines the free trial lasts 10 days, after which a subscription is required to keep using the app; Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Brili Routines covers Visual routine builder, Kidslox covers Screen time management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brili Routines and Kidslox actually diverge.

Attributes where Brili Routines and Kidslox differ
AttributeBrili RoutinesKidslox
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac
Founded20162013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Brili Routines

  • Visual routine builder
  • Task timers
  • Reward system
  • Progress tracking
  • Multi-child support
  • Morning routines
  • Bedtime routines
  • Custom task lists

Only in Kidslox

  • Screen time management
  • App blocking
  • Content filtering
  • Location tracking
  • Website blocking
  • Schedule management
  • Usage reports
  • Multiple device support

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Brili Routines

  • Building and timing daily routines for people with ADHDnot Kidslox
  • Visualising remaining time in a routine with a countdown clocknot Kidslox
  • Gamifying morning, bedtime and study routines with rewardsnot Kidslox

Kidslox

  • Locking a child's phone instantly or on a bedtime schedulenot Brili Routines
  • Blocking adult content, in-app purchases and specific appsnot Brili Routines
  • Tracking a child's location with geofenced arrival and departure alertsnot Brili Routines

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Brili Routines

  • The free trial lasts 10 days, after which a subscription is required to keep using the app
  • There is no permanently free tier; plans are $7.99 for 1 month, $34.99 for 6 months or $49.99 for 1 year
  • Prices in countries outside the US vary and are converted to local currency

Kidslox

  • One paid account controls up to 10 devices
  • The free trial lasts only 3 days
  • Kidslox must be installed on every device you want to control
  • Kidslox requires an internet connection to operate at all
  • The Android app requires Device Administrator, VPN, Accessibility and Location permissions to filter content, take screenshots and show location

Pricing, plan by plan

Brili Routines

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 routines
    • Basic timer
    • Simple rewards
  • Premium$7.99/month
    • Unlimited routines
    • Multiple children
    • Custom rewards

Kidslox

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen time limits
    • Basic app blocking
    • Content filtering
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Location tracking
    • Advanced filtering

Which should you pick?

Choose Brili Routines if

  • You need visual routine builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want task timers.
Brili Routines review

Choose Kidslox if

  • You need screen time management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
  • You also want app blocking.
Kidslox review

Questions people ask

Is Brili Routines or Kidslox better?
Neither clearly leads. Brili Routines starts at Free and Kidslox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brili Routines or Kidslox?
Brili Routines starts at Free and Kidslox at Free.
Does Brili Routines or Kidslox run on more platforms?
Brili Routines runs on Ios, Android. Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
Can I use Brili Routines for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Brili Routines best used for?
Brili Routines is most often used for building and timing daily routines for people with adhd, visualising remaining time in a routine with a countdown clock, gamifying morning, bedtime and study routines with rewards. Of those, building and timing daily routines for people with adhd and visualising remaining time in a routine with a countdown clock are not what Kidslox is typically brought in for.
What can Brili Routines do that Kidslox cannot?
Brili Routines covers Visual routine builder, Task timers, Reward system, Progress tracking. Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, English language support.
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