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Kidslox vs Winnie

Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Parenting

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Winnie logo

Winnie

Parenting

Find childcare and connect with local parents

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices; Winnie winnie is a free consumer directory covering over 250,000 licensed child care providers rather than a paid service; its own App Store description states the search and contact features are free, with no subscription tier disclosed.
  • They diverge on capability: Kidslox covers Screen time management, Winnie covers Daycare search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and Winnie actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and Winnie differ
AttributeKidsloxWinnie
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132016

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 Winnie

  • Daycare search
  • Preschool finder
  • Provider reviews
  • Waitlist management
  • Parent community
  • Local Q&A
  • Nanny search
  • Activity recommendations

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 Winnie
  • Child device managementnot Winnie
  • Family safety featuresnot Winnie

Winnie

  • Finding daycarenot Kidslox
  • Searching preschoolsnot Kidslox
  • Connecting with parentsnot Kidslox
  • Childcare reviewsnot 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

Winnie

  • Winnie is a free consumer directory covering over 250,000 licensed child care providers rather than a paid service; its own App Store description states the search and contact features are free, with no subscription tier disclosed.

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

Winnie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Childcare search
    • Provider reviews
    • Parent community

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 Winnie if

  • You need daycare search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want preschool finder.
Winnie review

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or Winnie better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and Winnie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or Winnie?
Kidslox starts at Free and Winnie at Free.
Does Kidslox or Winnie run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. Winnie 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 Winnie is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that Winnie cannot?
Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. Winnie covers Daycare search, Preschool finder, Provider reviews, Waitlist management. 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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