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Kidslox vs Brili Routines

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Kidslox

Software

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Brili Routines

Software

Make daily routines fun for kids

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Kidslox and Brili Routines differ
AttributeKidsloxBrili Routines
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacIos, Android
Founded20132016

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 Brili Routines

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Brili Routines

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

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 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

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or Brili Routines better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and Brili Routines at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or Brili Routines?
Kidslox starts at Free and Brili Routines at Free.
Does Kidslox or Brili Routines run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. Brili Routines runs on 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 Brili Routines is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that Brili Routines cannot?
Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. Brili Routines covers Visual routine builder, Task timers, Reward system, Progress tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, English language support.
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