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Kidslox vs FamiSafe

Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Parenting & Family

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FamiSafe logo

FamiSafe

Parenting & Family

Comprehensive family monitoring and control app

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Kidslox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices; FamiSafe device coverage is tied to billing period rather than sold separately: 5 devices monthly, 8 quarterly and 10 annually
  • They diverge on capability: Kidslox covers Content filtering, FamiSafe covers GPS location tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and FamiSafe actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and FamiSafe differ
AttributeKidsloxFamiSafe
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132016

Identical on both: 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

  • Content filtering
  • Location tracking
  • Website blocking
  • Schedule management
  • Multiple device support
  • Encrypted data
  • Windows support
  • Mac support

Only in FamiSafe

  • GPS location tracking
  • Activity monitoring
  • Call tracking
  • Message monitoring
  • Real-time alerts
  • Data encryption
  • French language support

Both cover

  • Screen time management
  • App blocking
  • Usage reports
  • Device manufacturers
  • Cloud services
  • 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 FamiSafe
  • Blocking adult content, in-app purchases and specific appsnot FamiSafe
  • Tracking a child's location with geofenced arrival and departure alertsnot FamiSafe

FamiSafe

  • Parental controls and screen time limits across a family's phones and tabletsnot Kidslox
  • Location tracking and content filtering for children's devicesnot 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

FamiSafe

  • Device coverage is tied to billing period rather than sold separately: 5 devices monthly, 8 quarterly and 10 annually
  • A family needing more than five devices has to buy at least a quarterly plan
  • Auto renewal is on by default on every subscription
  • The monthly plan at $9.99 costs double the annual rate of $4.99 a month

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

FamiSafe

$9.99/month
  • Basic$9.99/month
    • Location tracking
    • App blocking
    • Screen time limits
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Call tracking
    • Message monitoring

Which should you pick?

Choose Kidslox if

  • You need content filtering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
  • You also want location tracking.
Kidslox review

Choose FamiSafe if

  • You need gps location tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want activity monitoring.
FamiSafe review

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or FamiSafe better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and FamiSafe at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or FamiSafe?
Kidslox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kidslox and $9.99/month for FamiSafe.
Does Kidslox or FamiSafe run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. FamiSafe runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Kidslox for free?
Yes. Kidslox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FamiSafe starts at $9.99/month.
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 FamiSafe is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that FamiSafe cannot?
Kidslox covers Content filtering, Location tracking, Website blocking, Schedule management. FamiSafe covers GPS location tracking, Activity monitoring, Call tracking, Message monitoring. Both handle Screen time management, App blocking, Usage reports, Device manufacturers.
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