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Kidslox vs Mydoh

Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Software

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Mydoh logo

Mydoh

Software

Smart money app for families

From
2.99/month
Rated
-

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; Mydoh free account is capped at 2 parents and 5 children per account
  • They diverge on capability: Kidslox covers Screen time management, Mydoh covers Smart Cash Card.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and Mydoh actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and Mydoh differ
AttributeKidsloxMydoh
Starting priceFree2.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacIos, Android
Founded20131869

Identical on both: 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 Mydoh

  • Smart Cash Card
  • Instant money transfers
  • Chore assignment
  • Allowance automation
  • Spending tracking
  • Savings goals
  • Real-time notifications
  • Financial lessons

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

Mydoh

  • Canadian family allowance and money management for households with a small number of kidsnot 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

Mydoh

  • Free account is capped at 2 parents and 5 children per account

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

Mydoh

2.99/month
  • Standard$2.99/month
    • Smart Cash Card
    • Allowance management
    • Chore tracking

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.

Choose Mydoh if

  • You need smart cash card.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want instant money transfers.

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or Mydoh better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and Mydoh at 2.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or Mydoh?
Kidslox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kidslox and 2.99/month for Mydoh.
Does Kidslox or Mydoh run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. Mydoh runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Kidslox for free?
Yes. Kidslox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mydoh starts at 2.99/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 Mydoh is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that Mydoh cannot?
Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. Mydoh covers Smart Cash Card, Instant money transfers, Chore assignment, Allowance automation. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, English language support.

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