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Kidslox vs FamCal

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Kidslox

Parenting & Family

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
F

FamCal

Parenting & Family

Shared family calendar for coordinating activities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and FamCal actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and FamCal differ
AttributeKidsloxFamCal
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132015

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 Kidslox

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

Only in FamCal

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

FamCal

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

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 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

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or FamCal better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and FamCal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or FamCal?
Kidslox starts at Free and FamCal at Free.
Does Kidslox or FamCal run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. FamCal 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 FamCal is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that FamCal cannot?
Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. FamCal covers Shared calendar, Color-coded events, Event notifications, Multiple family members. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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