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Kidslox vs RoosterMoney

Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Software

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
RoosterMoney logo

RoosterMoney

Software

Kids pocket money & chores app

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices; RoosterMoney rooster Card plan bills at £1.99 per month or £19.99 per year after a 1 month free trial that auto-renews into the paid charge
  • They diverge on capability: Kidslox covers Screen time management, RoosterMoney covers Virtual money tracker.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and RoosterMoney actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and RoosterMoney differ
AttributeKidsloxRoosterMoney
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacIos, Android
Founded20132016

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 RoosterMoney

  • Virtual money tracker
  • Chores & allowance
  • Save, spend, give jars
  • Savings goals
  • Prepaid card option
  • Instant notifications
  • Interest rewards
  • Weekly pocket money

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

RoosterMoney

  • UK family allowance tracking and prepaid debit card for children's spendingnot 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

RoosterMoney

  • Rooster Card plan bills at £1.99 per month or £19.99 per year after a 1 month free trial that auto-renews into the paid charge
  • Rooster Card is restricted to UK resident parents and children aged 6 to 17

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

RoosterMoney

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Virtual money tracker
    • Chores & rewards
    • Savings goals
  • Rooster Plus$2.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited children
    • Interest on savings
  • Rooster Card$2.99/month
    • Prepaid debit card
    • Instant transfers
    • Real-world spending

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 RoosterMoney if

  • You need virtual money tracker.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want chores & allowance.

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or RoosterMoney better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and RoosterMoney at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or RoosterMoney?
Kidslox starts at Free and RoosterMoney at Free.
Does Kidslox or RoosterMoney run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. RoosterMoney 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 RoosterMoney is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that RoosterMoney cannot?
Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. RoosterMoney covers Virtual money tracker, Chores & allowance, Save, spend, give jars, Savings goals. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, English language support.

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