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Kidslox vs S'moresUp

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Kidslox

Parenting

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
S'moresUp logo

S'moresUp

Parenting

Smart parenting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices; S'moresUp premium Pack introductory rate of $7.99 per month is a promotion that rises to $9.99 per month after July 4, 2026
  • They diverge on capability: Kidslox covers App blocking, S'moresUp covers Chore management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and S'moresUp actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and S'moresUp differ
AttributeKidsloxS'moresUp
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacIos, Android, Web
Founded20132016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

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

  • App blocking
  • Content filtering
  • Location tracking
  • Website blocking
  • Schedule management
  • Usage reports
  • Multiple device support
  • Device manufacturers

Only in S'moresUp

  • Chore management
  • Allowance tracking
  • Behavior tracking
  • Star rewards system
  • Goals & savings
  • Custom rewards
  • Family messaging
  • Apple Health

Both cover

  • Screen time management
  • 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

  • Parental monitoring and screen time managementnot S'moresUp
  • Child device managementnot S'moresUp
  • Family safety featuresnot S'moresUp

S'moresUp

  • Family chore management and coordinationnot 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

S'moresUp

  • Premium Pack introductory rate of $7.99 per month is a promotion that rises to $9.99 per month after July 4, 2026
  • Annual Premium price of $79.99 per year rises to $99.99 per year after the same date

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

S'moresUp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic chores
    • Star rewards
    • Family sharing
  • Premium$5.99/month
    • Unlimited chores
    • Allowance tracking
    • Screen time controls
  • Family$9.99/month
    • Everything in Premium
    • Unlimited kids
    • Advanced reports

Which should you pick?

Choose Kidslox if

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

Choose S'moresUp if

  • You need chore management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want allowance tracking.
S'moresUp review

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or S'moresUp better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and S'moresUp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or S'moresUp?
Kidslox starts at Free and S'moresUp at Free.
Does Kidslox or S'moresUp run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. S'moresUp runs on Ios, Android, Web.
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 parental monitoring and screen time management, child device management, family safety features. Of those, parental monitoring and screen time management and child device management are not what S'moresUp is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that S'moresUp cannot?
Kidslox covers App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking, Website blocking. S'moresUp covers Chore management, Allowance tracking, Behavior tracking, Star rewards system. Both handle Screen time management, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kidslox: Does Kidslox offer a free version?

Yes, Kidslox offers free plans. A 3-day free trial is available to test Premium features.

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S'moresUp: How much does S'moresUp cost?

S'moresUp offers a free Intro Pack with core family management tools permanently free, plus a 45-day trial of premium features. The Premium Pack costs $7.99/month if subscribed before July 4 2026, or $9.99/month starting July 5 2026. Annual plans are available at 15-16.5% discount.

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Kidslox: What is the cost of Kidslox Premium?

Specific pricing for Kidslox Premium features is not published on the website. Pricing details are available in the mobile app or by contacting Kidslox support.

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S'moresUp: Can existing subscribers keep their original S'moresUp pricing?

Yes, current subscribers are grandfathered at their original rates indefinitely, even if prices increase for new subscribers.

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S'moresUp: Does S'moresUp offer an annual payment option?

Yes, annual plans are available at 15-16.5% savings compared to monthly billing.

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