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FamCal vs Kidslox

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FamCal

Software

Shared family calendar for coordinating activities

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: FamCal the whole family shares one account, logging in with individual email addresses but a single shared password; Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices
  • They diverge on capability: FamCal covers Shared calendar, Kidslox covers Screen time management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FamCal and Kidslox actually diverge.

Attributes where FamCal and Kidslox differ
AttributeFamCalKidslox
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac
Founded20152013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 FamCal

  • Shared calendar
  • Color-coded events
  • Event notifications
  • Multiple family members
  • Calendar syncing
  • Event reminders
  • Location tagging
  • Notes and details

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
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

FamCal

  • Running a shared colour-coded family calendar across membersnot Kidslox
  • Sharing grocery lists, chores and task assignments in a householdnot Kidslox
  • Tracking and exporting shared trip expenses as PDF or CSVnot Kidslox

Kidslox

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

Where each one falls short

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

FamCal

  • The whole family shares one account, logging in with individual email addresses but a single shared password
  • Subscriptions are sold only as weekly or annual terms
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • The account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • The iOS app requires iOS 15.0 or later

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

FamCal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Shared calendar
    • Basic notifications
    • Up to 6 members
  • Premium$2.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced notifications

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 FamCal if

  • You need shared calendar.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want color-coded events.
FamCal 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 FamCal or Kidslox better?
Neither clearly leads. FamCal 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, FamCal or Kidslox?
FamCal starts at Free and Kidslox at Free.
Does FamCal or Kidslox run on more platforms?
FamCal runs on Web, Ios, Android. Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
Can I use FamCal for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FamCal best used for?
FamCal is most often used for running a shared colour-coded family calendar across members, sharing grocery lists, chores and task assignments in a household, tracking and exporting shared trip expenses as pdf or csv. Of those, running a shared colour-coded family calendar across members and sharing grocery lists, chores and task assignments in a household are not what Kidslox is typically brought in for.
What can FamCal do that Kidslox cannot?
FamCal covers Shared calendar, Color-coded events, Event notifications, Multiple family members. Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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