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Kidslox vs BabyCenter

Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Software

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BabyCenter logo

BabyCenter

Software

Comprehensive pregnancy and baby information app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices; BabyCenter babyCenter is free to use with no subscription tier of its own, monetising through advertising and partnerships rather than a user fee
  • They diverge on capability: Kidslox covers Screen time management, BabyCenter covers Week-by-week pregnancy updates.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and BabyCenter actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and BabyCenter differ
AttributeKidsloxBabyCenter
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20131997

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 Kidslox

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

Only in BabyCenter

  • Week-by-week pregnancy updates
  • Baby development tracker
  • Milestone tracking
  • Parenting tips
  • Expert articles
  • Community forums
  • Growth charts
  • Vaccine schedules

Both cover

  • Secure servers
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

What people use each for

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

Kidslox

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

BabyCenter

  • Pregnancy informationnot Kidslox
  • Baby trackingnot Kidslox
  • Community supportnot Kidslox
  • Health informationnot Kidslox

Where each one falls short

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

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

BabyCenter

  • BabyCenter is free to use with no subscription tier of its own, monetising through advertising and partnerships rather than a user fee

Pricing, plan by plan

Kidslox

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

BabyCenter

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Week-by-week updates
    • Baby tracker
    • Community forums

Which should you pick?

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

Choose BabyCenter if

  • You need week-by-week pregnancy updates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want baby development tracker.
BabyCenter review

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or BabyCenter better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and BabyCenter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or BabyCenter?
Kidslox starts at Free and BabyCenter at Free.
Does Kidslox or BabyCenter run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. BabyCenter runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Kidslox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Kidslox best used for?
Kidslox is most often used for locking a child's phone instantly or on a bedtime schedule, blocking adult content, in-app purchases and specific apps, tracking a child's location with geofenced arrival and departure alerts. Of those, locking a child's phone instantly or on a bedtime schedule and blocking adult content, in-app purchases and specific apps are not what BabyCenter is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that BabyCenter cannot?
Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. BabyCenter covers Week-by-week pregnancy updates, Baby development tracker, Milestone tracking, Parenting tips. Both handle Secure servers, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.
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