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FamilyAlbum vs Kidslox

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FamilyAlbum

Parenting & Family

Private photo sharing for families

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Parenting & Family

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FamilyAlbum premium One covers only the subscriber at $2.99 a month while Premium Family and Premium Family Pro cost $5.99 and $10.99 a month respectively to cover the rest of the household; Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices
  • They diverge on capability: FamilyAlbum covers Unlimited photo storage, Kidslox covers Screen time management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FamilyAlbum and Kidslox actually diverge.

Attributes where FamilyAlbum and Kidslox differ
AttributeFamilyAlbumKidslox
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac
Founded20152013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting & Family).

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 FamilyAlbum

  • Unlimited photo storage
  • Video sharing
  • Private family groups
  • Auto-generated slideshows
  • Comments & reactions
  • Growth record
  • Photo print ordering
  • Photo books

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
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

FamilyAlbum

  • Sharing family photos and videos privately with invited relativesnot Kidslox
  • Auto-generating monthly highlight videos of a child's growthnot Kidslox

Kidslox

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

Where each one falls short

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

FamilyAlbum

  • Premium One covers only the subscriber at $2.99 a month while Premium Family and Premium Family Pro cost $5.99 and $10.99 a month respectively to cover the rest of the household
  • Subscriptions renew automatically every month or year and the first month free trial converts to a paid plan unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends
  • Free tier slideshow features are capped at up to 3 photos or videos

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

FamilyAlbum

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited photo storage
    • Unlimited video (3 min)
    • Up to 50 members
  • Premium$7.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 10-minute videos
    • Original quality storage

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 FamilyAlbum if

  • You need unlimited photo storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want video sharing.
FamilyAlbum 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 FamilyAlbum or Kidslox better?
Neither clearly leads. FamilyAlbum 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, FamilyAlbum or Kidslox?
FamilyAlbum starts at Free and Kidslox at Free.
Does FamilyAlbum or Kidslox run on more platforms?
FamilyAlbum runs on Ios, Android, Web. Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
Can I use FamilyAlbum for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FamilyAlbum best used for?
FamilyAlbum is most often used for sharing family photos and videos privately with invited relatives, auto-generating monthly highlight videos of a child's growth. Of those, sharing family photos and videos privately with invited relatives and auto-generating monthly highlight videos of a child's growth are not what Kidslox is typically brought in for.
What can FamilyAlbum do that Kidslox cannot?
FamilyAlbum covers Unlimited photo storage, Video sharing, Private family groups, Auto-generated slideshows. Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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