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Kidslox vs FamilyWall

Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Software

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FamilyWall logo

FamilyWall

Software

Private family network for organizing and sharing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices; FamilyWall budget tracking, meal planning, family document storage and schedule management are Premium only
  • They diverge on capability: Kidslox covers Screen time management, FamilyWall covers Private family network.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and FamilyWall actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and FamilyWall differ
AttributeKidsloxFamilyWall
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132012

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 Kidslox

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

Only in FamilyWall

  • Private family network
  • Shared calendar
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Location history
  • Family messaging
  • Photo sharing
  • Shopping lists
  • Chore assignment

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 FamilyWall
  • Blocking adult content, in-app purchases and specific appsnot FamilyWall
  • Tracking a child's location with geofenced arrival and departure alertsnot FamilyWall

FamilyWall

  • Running a shared colour-coded family calendar across phones and the webnot Kidslox
  • Keeping shared shopping, chore and to-do lists for a householdnot Kidslox
  • Planning meals and tracking family expenses on the Premium plannot 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

FamilyWall

  • Budget tracking, meal planning, family document storage and schedule management are Premium only
  • Google and Outlook calendar sync and subscribing to a calendar by URL are Premium only
  • Locating family members and arrival or departure notifications are Premium only
  • Premium storage is capped at 25 GB
  • Premium costs 4.99 USD per month or 44.99 USD per year in the US and Canada, with other countries priced only in-app
  • Premium features apply only to the first 5 circles created
  • The Premium subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
  • Any unused part of the 30-day free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased

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

FamilyWall

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Shared calendar
    • Location sharing
    • Family messaging
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited members
    • Location history

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 FamilyWall if

  • You need private family network.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want shared calendar.
FamilyWall review

Questions people ask

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