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Kidslox vs UrbanSitter

Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Parenting

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UrbanSitter logo

UrbanSitter

Parenting

Find trusted babysitters and nannies fast

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices; UrbanSitter the App Store listing, seller of record UrbanSitter, LLC, shows the app as free to download and discloses no price for its premium membership
  • They diverge on capability: Kidslox covers Screen time management, UrbanSitter covers Sitter search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and UrbanSitter actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and UrbanSitter differ
AttributeKidsloxUrbanSitter
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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

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

Only in UrbanSitter

  • Sitter search
  • Social network matching
  • Background checks
  • Online booking
  • Payment processing
  • Review system
  • Calendar integration
  • Mobile notifications

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

  • Parental monitoring and screen time managementnot UrbanSitter
  • Child device managementnot UrbanSitter
  • Family safety featuresnot UrbanSitter

UrbanSitter

  • Finding babysittersnot Kidslox
  • Date night childcarenot Kidslox
  • Recurring childcarenot Kidslox
  • Nanny searchnot 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

UrbanSitter

  • The App Store listing, seller of record UrbanSitter, LLC, shows the app as free to download and discloses no price for its premium membership

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

UrbanSitter

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Browse sitters
    • View basic profiles
    • Limited bookings
  • Premium$35/month
    • Unlimited bookings
    • Full sitter profiles
    • Priority access

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 UrbanSitter if

  • You need sitter search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want social network matching.
UrbanSitter review

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or UrbanSitter better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and UrbanSitter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or UrbanSitter?
Kidslox starts at Free and UrbanSitter at Free.
Does Kidslox or UrbanSitter run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. UrbanSitter 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 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 UrbanSitter is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that UrbanSitter cannot?
Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. UrbanSitter covers Sitter search, Social network matching, Background checks, Online booking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

Source
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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