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✓ WonderfulI'm glad I stayed with this app. At first it worked perfectly, then it seemed like after I bought the subscription the performance got worse. It didn't seem to always track the time. Then I set it up again from scratch and since then it's been great the whole time. Maybe that seems like too much hassle for some people, but I've tried other apps that were much more fiddly. This is pretty solid..Version: 7.8.0
✓ The best parental control toolI waited some time to submit a review because it took me awhile to fully use its features and kidslox improved and fixed bugs over time. I admit there has been some frustrating moments when the app glitched but compared to other tools I tried, it’s still the most effective and easy to use. The ability to lockdown individual apps as well as whitelist others is nice. The schedules and time limit functions are good. I love the new reward feature, haven’t used yet but I could see it being very attractive. I just wished I could see usage for each app or do limits for types of apps but for that I have to use screen time. When paired with iOS screentime, it’s pretty powerful. Just make sure the two are in sync or iOS will cancel out kidslox. If I could rate a 4.5 I would..Version: 6.3.3
✓ Daily limit is what I like the mostAllows to give my child no more than 2 hours of phone usage a day.Version: 7.3.0
✓ Modern aid for modern kidsIn our household we have no fighting over access to devices. We’ve agreed times and, after receiving multiple notifications it’s just locked - no arguing. Need to extend it for a few more minutes “Unlock for XX minutes”. Best part? It’s automated, so we don’t have to worry about them being on their devices when they’re supposed to be getting ready for bed or in the morning for school. Can’t get them to the dinner table? Lockdown now - like magic they appear! Just brilliant..Version: 3.5
✓ PLEASE UPDATEI loved how the app looked like, I accidentally disturbed my mum when all my time was removed. I still loved it anyway! I hope the creator installs a new update. Even though my time was still up, I have two other gadgets. The only thing that doesn’t interest me is the schedule. So I was thinking… just remove the schedule. Like, seriously. I had to ask my mum to regain it. I still use it nowadays. But I can finally get rid it this app when I’m 18 years old. I’m about to turn 10 so….Version: 9.1.2
✓ Very gratefulI thought that the app stopped working. But the support team helped me to discover that my child found out my Kidslox PIN. I changed it and everything is working great.Version: 7.3.0
✓ BrilliantThis helps me control what my 13 year old daughter sees on her phone. She used to be constantly attached to her phone on different apps and internet sites. I found out that she was talking to people she didn’t know which scared me. Now it’s just a phone, she can’t go on the internet without me knowing as I can lock and unlock it. The apps which she used to talk to people have been deleted and she can’t download any new app either. I can control it from my phone as well which is even better..Version: 3.11.3
✓ Great!!Fabulous app to control kids screen time.Version: 6.11.0
✓ KIDSLOX😁I LOVE AKA.KIDSLOX😆 IT HELPS ALOT WHEN KIDS SPEND MORE TIME ON THERE DEVICES MORE THEN HOMEWORK AND SPENDING TIME WITH FAMLY THANKS, THIS APP IS THE BEST,UGH ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY DONT LISTEN OR DO ANY CHORES,JUST ONE TAP OF A FINGER AND THEY START HAVING TO WORK HARD FOR THE THINGS THEY WANT. THIS HELPED SO MUCH, THANK YOU SO MUCH X😊.Version: 7.10.2
✓ Happy with this appWe have used the kidslox app for 6 months and I’ve just renewed it. We set it for 1 hour during weekdays and 2 hours on weekends and it always works. Also easy to add more time or lock it if needed..Version: 3.10.2
✓ New features slow to appearBeen using this for over a year now. Does what it says on the tin - great for monitoring and controlling how much time my kids spend on their iPads. However, the rate of development is slow - no significant new features have been added. E.g. no support for Windows devices, no ability to whitelist specific applications. There's a ton of potential here but the product isn't moving fast enough..Version: 3.11.1
✓ ReliableTime tracking work well, blockes teh phone after 1 hour of usage.Version: 7.2.1
✓ Great way to control screen timeThis is a great app for controlling your kids’ screen time. I have both my daughters’ iPads on it, and I can set daily screen time limits. When the time is up for the day the iPad stops working (all apps disappear) until midnight when the new day’s time starts. You can also set it so the iPads are unusable for certain periods of the day. It works really well and the kids are pretty accepting of it. I like that they can access the app on their iPad to see how long they have left that day, so they can plan their screen activities accordingly..Version: 3.4
✓ Makes all the difference.I have a 7.5 year old and 5 year old triplets and monitoring screen time with the kids is hard depending on the day. This way I can shut it down and hold it hostage if they did not earn t or begin fighting. I would really like to see individual child profiles on this app because having to reset time for each child is annoying, but the actual function of the app is very handy..Version: 3.9.3
✓ KidsloxGood app to give a little control over a huge part of children’s lives these days. I have four children and they have all been the last amongst their friends to get a device. We didn’t believe in just handing it to them. The app works well and encourages my kids to do other things which is why I like it. Has caused a few tantrums but hey, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger .. right!!.Version: 3.11.3
✓ About 90% perfectWe downloaded this app for our kids devices. The interface is user friendly and the QR codes make setup quick. I like the ability to restrict not only time and apps, but browser and tv content, etc. you can also pop a device into Parent mode to make changes. Some people complain this app deletes apps. It doesn’t do that, however if you have passed your allotted time, you can’t see the app anymore. Our second issue has to do when traveling. It was very difficult to use the VPN on things like a hotel Internet connection. The app blocked the popup, but you can’t connect to the internet without the popup. So we eventually had to delete Kidslox all together, do what we needed to, then reinstall. It would not allow us to turn of the VPN if we weren’t in parent mode, which we couldn’t do not connected to Internet. But all solved now..Version: 9.1.1
✓ Really useful but sometimes notI really like this app even though im a kid, it tells me when to get off my phone at the right moment. My dad usually puts it for 12:30 PM And that is cool because before i even got this app I was so addicted to my phone that i would use it for the whole day Even night! But with this app it has saved my life. I can play with my toys again! But there is a few bugs that you must fix. 1. The VPN just goes off sometimes but i dont know why! I tell my dad and when he tries switching it back on it wont work! 2. When ever i go to school (im in middle) i text my dad to put child mode on so i can search up answers and or stuff to help me while im in class, the internet is SO slow that by the time it gets on my phone, the class is over! You really need to fix these bugs to make parents or kids experiences better, either than that thanks for making this app!.Version: 3.11.3
✓ I HATE KIDSLOXI hate this every time I play bad get exited Kidslox turns off my app and I get really angry and destroy stuff in my house every parent delete this app NOW or your kid will go crazy.Version: 9.1.2
✓ Great Alternative to Apple ScreentimeHardly ever write reviews, but I noticed a bunch of disgruntled kids wrote reviews lately. Wanted to say from the parent perspective this is a very helpful app. The 3 day trial lets you test it out. Then I recommend $80 for lifetime access (vs. $50 for one year). We’ve had nothing but issues with the native screentime app from Apple and appreciate Kidslox as an alternative. We always hated how Apple only gave us the choice or 15 minutes or an hour of additional time. Kidslox lets you choose in 5 minute increments. They also monitor google searches and let you know as a parent what your kids are searching for. It’s a great app if you’re sick of Apple’s default screen time..Version: 8.3.2
✓ Excellent AppI have had this App from the early days and through feedback with the team, I have grown to trust this. The main positive is limiting my children to 2 hours iPad time per day. I can reward them from anywhere with extra time, or lock their iPads down if needed. The ability to prevent App Store access is vital, as a shared family Apple account I don’t want them downloading inappropriate apps. This App has a lot to offer, though as a parent the time lock is huge positive. Limit your kids time and watch them actually play with toys and have an imagination. Just like you and I did as a child..Version: 3.9.3
✓ Great functions!I can even set limits for each app separately within the daily limits. I feel like I can control everything on my child's device.Version: 7.3.0
✓ Mom if 4Get this app now. Spare an extra cash and get all the features it offers. This been my best decision I ever done to getting this app. When it comes to technology I feel like ancient dinosaur. This app is easy to use. There is step by step explanation how to use it and how to install all the features. Keeps your kid safe. Sends you all the notifications, all the links of what they watch, gives you feedback. No more tears or cries over the I pad time. Everyone has their limits. If you opt in for extra features you can customise the usage for example when I pad goes in lock mode you can leave learning apps accessible to your child, out of boredom they will use those apps and learn writing, spelling or mats. Whoever came up with this app I solute you, you literally made my day, month, year!!! Thank you! For the parents I’ll say this: get this app now, I promise you are going to love it! Opt in with all the extra features and see how good this is! If you hesitate just get the basics first. But once you got it I know you’ll opt in for all it offers because this is that good!.Version: 7.7.1
✓ Great app it’s restored the balanceThis has made family life so much easier. I have 3 boys and was finding it impossible to keep track of who was on gadgets for how long. Now we have daily limits for all of them and bedtime shutdown etc so no more having to prise their gadgets away from them. There was complaining but they’ve got used to the new rules pretty quickly. Kids aged 14, 11 & 7..Version: 3.4
✓ Really great, five stars with room to keep improving...I’ve had the app for about six months. It’s very handy to be able to see just how much screen time my teenager has on a daily basis. And it’s nice to be able to automate the duly schedule to whatever we need it to be... There are some areas I wish it could be better in... Firstly, I wish I could monitor and disable/enable texting. There are just some nights where I forget to collect her phone, and even though she can’t use it for Instagram, she can still spend her night texting friends without us knowing about it. Secondly, being able to set time restrictions to entertainment apps specifically... there have been many times my daughter has complained to me that her apps shut off simply because she had music playing without actually using her phone for anything else. It would be nice to have some sort of control over that, but I’m not sure how you would practically implement that. Lastly, I’d love to have the weekly reports reflect exactly how much time was spent within specific apps. Which kind of ties into my previous point... my daughter complains that her apps shut off because she only used the music app, but I don’t actually know if she’s being truthful, I have no evidence of that... All-in-all, great app! Hopefully it continues to improve!.Version: 3.11.3
✓ ExcellentI've tried just about every single parental control app in the app store but this one works the best for iOS devices and had the most functionality..Version: 3.11.3
✓ Best parental control app I’ve foundAfter trying my cellular service provider’s parental control app, and finding that I could delete the companion app from my child’s phone, I went looking for another option. Let me tell you, there is a reason this is so well rated! When lockdown mode is engaged, the gaming and social apps disappear from my child’s phone. The icons are gone and there is no way to access them at all. Kidslox leaves the calling and texting features available for use, which I appreciate, so that she can contact me in the event of an emergency. I found the parent user interface to be thorough, yet intuitive. It is easy to navigate and itemizes the features and apps that will be locked out during each type of mode. Knowing that even when child mode is engaged, she will still be protected with safe search browsing and content filtering, as well as the requirement to request permission before downloading apps, has actually increased our communication about what is appropriate for her. We can talk about why I declined a particular app so she knows what features to look for before she asks to download. Overall, I’m very impressed. As a person who has almost never downloaded a paid app, I can tell you that my standards are high. I just signed up for the lifetime premium service and will be downloading the companion app on all of the devices in my home, as well as recommending this to my friends..Version: 3.11.3
✓ Awesome product and Lifetime Subscription!!!!This app is the best of all the screentime monitors I have tried and is the absolute best value when you purchase the lifetime subscription. They have really great customer service via texting within the app and traditional phone support. I have used both and I highly recommend Kidslox if you need help limiting your child's screentime or want to make them focus their screentime on educational apps during school hours, etc. There is a lot of flexibility in the app. You will need to set up advanced features to really enjoy this app to it's full potential. Thanks to Ana at Kidslox for walking me through the process over the phone on a saturday...This mama is sooooo happy!!!.Version: 6.0.1
✓ A good form of online access managementI have been using this app for a number of years after a recommendation in a meeting with the Police several years ago. I’ve since recommended it to others; some like it, others do not. My child is now 15yrs and although I had agreed to remove it when she reached this age… it seems more than ever important to control her online access. So renegotiating needed there!!!!.Version: 6.10
✓ ReliableTime tracking work well, blockes teh phone after 1 hour of usage.Version: 7.3.0
✓ InstallationUpdate - may 2020 New interface is rubbish, focus has been on the graphics only and not how to use the app. I don’t know how, but I am rolling back to previous version. Awful! Repeat DO NOT download the update!!!!! Old: Overall decent app but the requirement to have to use a desktop computer to install ‘advanced features’ is a real faff. This sort of apps needs to be easy. Kidslox really need to reconsider and make things easy for their paying customers! Also this change happen without any communication from kidslox and it’s only through our own research we worked out what was happening to our kids devices. Premium Subscriber..Version: 5.0.1
✓ Love this appGreat app and customer service is amazing! Everything you could want - block certain apps, or at certain times, give screen time limits, track location etc. Allows my daughter to use Google Suite for home learning on her phone, without access to Safari or games etc..Version: 6.4
✓ Time limits a breeze on free versionFirst- easy setup for us. Took me all of 2 minutes. Have to have child’s phone in hand. Secondly- I thought I would have to get the paid version, just assumed because that’s how it usually goes right? No. We were able to set time limits, set bedtime, lock when we needed to, and see location. I’m sure there may be more but that’s what I got to, and I’m happy with it. I really just needed it for time limits because as you know, kids want to be on the phone ALL. THE. TIME. Oh one more thing, I can see the apps she has. So instead of having to approve every one, I just go check to make sure she didn’t get anything she wasn’t supposed to- at any time. Overall extremely happy with this app and may upgrade as she gets older to be able to access other features. Thank you Kidslox for making this easy for us!.Version: 4.4.8
✓ Best Parental Control AppAfter searching for so long for an app that was easy to use and had all the functionality I needed, I was so happy to stumble across this app. Super easy to use (which others I’ve tried all lack) and has all the functions I could need. Has made screen time so much better in house for everyone!.Version: 3.5
✓ Very helpfulLove it.Version: 6.0
✓ Add more than one parent's deviceThe option of adding several parent devices to one account is really helpful, especially when parent jobs require much travelling.Version: 7.3.0
✓ PC app required for set up & its a painI downloaded this app a year ago, tried the free version and eventually paid for premium subscription. I was able to successfully restrict access to certain apps, inappropriate content and screentime for my daughters phone very well. I gave for the success of that time. However, we upgraded phones recently and the set up has been so very difficult!! In order to set up premium features it now requires me to download the PC app as well. Well, whatever it tries to download NEVER downloads and stay stuck at 5%. i have tried downloading again, rebooted, deleted and reinstalled and never manage to finish set up because its get stuck at 5% download. PC app is so irritating. Wish I could do everything thru the phone app like I did before in my initial set up. I tried reaching out for help and haven’t heard back in two days. Didn’t get an auto response acknowledging my email so I’m not sure if anyone will eventually get back to me. *Update* i eventually received a response and they tried getting more info to fix it. Replied back and said that it had been fixed and they released a new ISO version BUT it still doesn’t download past 5%. I really liked this but I can no longer use my paid subscription and only get watered down features that are hardly helpful on their own. It doesn’t seem a fix is coming before my subscription expires, so I definately won’t be renewing to $50 subcription..Version: 4.0.2
✓ The best!Children Should have their own phones and other gadgets, but parents Must control the time and content they are looking at. This is a great option for doing it.Version: 7.4.1
✓ Love it love it love itLove the way the app automatically locks down my kids iPads. All the icons disappear like magic. Best part is I can control it all from my own phone. Works brilliantly. When I had an issues with an app not reappearing I had quick response from support who guided me through the fix. Well worth the subscription I think..Version: 3.11.3
✓ Perfect app for meThe most convenient thing is that you do not need to be near your child in order to control him. I work all day, so this app is perfect for me.Version: 7.3.0
✓ So helpfulMy son and I sat down and discussed rules and terms for phone use. He loves video games and would play all day if I allowed that. I was able to customize the controls for his phone to create reasonable amounts of game time. He HATES it! Haha. It shuts off access if your child goes beyond their set time or if you don’t want them on at a certain time they won’t have access to apps then too. It filters out adult content when online. We haven’t gotten to social media yet, but you can have some control with that too. My child cannot delete the app not matter how hard he tries. Trust me he tries, often. I can control all of this from my phone. Being able to regulate phone usage and not having to be right next to him is so convenient. I also feel that he’s safer going online bc I know it’s been filtered. Btw, the one star reviews are often kids bc they can leave a review. My son has left several one star reviews!.Version: 3.11.3
✓ Purchasing lifetime subscriptionI really like this app. I also own the Circle and used that for a few months but then my brother in law introduced me to Kidslox. I tried the 14 day trial period and today is the day it expires. I had to decide if I wanted to keep using Kidslox. And I decided to go for it. I love how I am not limited to the WiFi in my house and I can still control my kids devices outside of the house. For the most part everything works smoothly except the timer. For example I generally allow my kids 2 hours of iPad a day. The devices do lock after 2 hours but the timer keeps running for some reason. There are times it shows my kids were on for 3,4,5 plus hours. Which is confusing and when I want to give them more time I have to extend out to the end of day instead of just 30 min or 1 hour. Are we doing something wrong how come the timer keeps running? Other than that I believe I love the app... look forward to more features and upgrades. Thanks Update Comment: Is there a pause button? It would be great if there was the ability to pause my children’s iPad instead of having to put it in lock mode..Version: 3.11
✓ Turned us aroundWe were almost ready to give up on this app because of the complicated setup process... ...but after watching some tutorials and talking to support we got everything working and it was worth the struggle. We use it all the time now. Especially for the nighttime schedule and earning chore rewards..Version: 7.10.2
✓ Parents like it, kids are getting used to itThe app is useful as it allows kids to regulate their own screen time. The settings for allowing screen time between certain hours of the day has helped my kids have a better relationship with time and sleep. For example, my son knows the iPad will be in lockdown mode before 8am and therefore is not in a rush to get up. It would be useful to have the ability to allow some apps in child mode..Version: 3.11.3
✓ Yea, golden.Within two days of my kids getting iPods they had become monsters. What to do? Deploy this app, set daily limits. Set schedules. Set restrictions. Result? Kids back to normal, and iPod use back under control. Support is great very responsive and let me extend my trial while we ironed out some issues. Be warned don’t skip the fix for the icons being re-arranged the workaround is easy to implement and worthwhile. All in all, great..Version: 3.7
✓ Easy to useThis app makes life easier as you tube etc... Just disappears from my son's iPad with a slide of the finger on my iPhone. He has worked out that if he is not well behaved it disappears. It works well without the need for confrontation..Version: 1.3.4
✓ Works well, mode change is unacceptably slowMy son got used to it just shutting off his Iphone X; like we get used to stopping at red lights. The daily use limits were discussed and agreed upon. I created a morning "ready for school" and "study hall" plus other lock out times. He'll ask if he needs access while in locked mode. The problem is that the system server is EXTREMELY slow to change from locked to child mode or back. It is so slow it's a problem. As more people buy and use the app it will get slower. Example: He texted me to unlock the phone so he could use it for after-school Spanish and by the time it unlocked the class was over. Unacceptable. He was supposed to be getting ready to leave and I selected lock but it took several minutes. I pay extra for super fast internet access and have extensively upgraded wifi so I'm 100% it's not my internet access and it is on the Kidslox side..Version: 3.11
✓ All of u all giving bad reviews are kidsBro it’s not that ur a kid that kids lock sucks ! At least be grateful to have a phone or iPad.Version: 9.0.2
✓ Full controlI see anything happening on my kid's phone - when the phone was used, sites visited, web searches.Version: 7.3.0
✓ Safe for kidsHad to talk with my kid before using this app and now they seem to comply with the Daily Limits and do everything to earn rewards. What a nice discipline..Version: 7.1.0
✓ Time rewardsIt's nice to give kids more time on the phone if they do something useful.Version: 7.3.0
✓ Full controlI see anything happening on my kid's phone - when the phone was used, sites visited, web searches.Version: 7.2.1
✓ Check FAQ, is really usefulWhen you start learning about this app, I recommend to check the FAQ section on their website. It's worth struggling through understanding everything for the results you can get.Version: 7.3.0
✓ I may be a kid, but there’s a glitch that’s weirdThe app works. It’s just that it says I have twice is the same app..Version: 8.4.1
✓ Almost perfect!I love this app. It’s simple to use and easily controlled from my phone (rather than iTunes as so many are). To make it perfect, might I suggest creating an option to exclude certain apps (i.e educational apps) from Lock Down Mode. For example, At Spelling is one app I’d like my children to use at will. Currently however, the app is removed when their iPad’s are in Lock Down Mode..Version: 3.10.2
✓ Good appYe it makes sure I can’t use my phone for more then 30 min but when ever it locks it ruins the placement of my apps is there a way to fix its very tedious to to sort them again and doing that will use time as well.Version: 9.1.1
✓ Excellente appliQuelques bogues mais sinon c’est vraiment bien !.Version: 8.6.0
✓ Best on both storesThis is the best option i've found for mixing samsung and apple phones.Version: 7.3.0
✓ Great appThis is must have app for parents to monitor the child devices.This app give lots of flexibility to enable the time schedule for weekdays..Version: 2.2
✓ Only have high praise for this awesome appMy family have been using this app now for over a year or more. It has such comprehensive features, which have just got better and better. There are too few apps to help us parents retain control where technology & our children is concerned. This app has revolutionised our whole family dynamic. No longer do I have to fight to get the iPad from my daughter when screen time is up. I set the daily limits, and when her two hours is up, the device goes into auto lockdown. I say what can and can’t be accessed when she is able to use the device. I can customise what features I allow and when. Now my child knows if she won’t give back the device I can put it immediately into lockdown mode from my device, rendering her device useless. She can ‘earn’ more time by good behaviour and doing jobs. It’s now used as a reward, instead of dominating our lives. It has a schedule I can set for wake up time in mornings, and auto lock down at bedtime so no midnight usage if night waking. Personally I feel this app should come as standard on all devices so that parents can take control. Also it enables device sharing, as there’s the option for parent & child mode. So I can still use the devices unhindered. It works by using a private VPN. Cannot recommend this app highly enough!.Version: 3.11.3
✓ Pretty okOver all the concept is great and it does for the most part work, but I do find it glitches when switching modes on devices which can be frustrating..Version: 3.7
✓ WhyThis app is hell ok your kids should not be leaving under time limits people on tik tok my age say that it efects the meantal heath this app is just a no so parent please just don’t ok please.Version: 7.8.1
✓ It is the best parental control app I have triedKidslox allows to set daily schedules and lockdown times which are very useful! Although less apps are categorised and blocked by Kidslox where definitely needs an improvement, the usage report sending to my email daily is accurate. The function which allows me remotely lock out kids’ device is brilliant. I recommend this parental control app to parents..Version: 7.4.1
✓ Great appThis is a great app! I love it and my teen hates it. The only issues I really have is it uses 87% battery and drains my sons phone quite quickly. It also says that the device settings aren’t locked on my phone but he cannot even get into his settings to connect to wifi so that’s a bit irritating. He’s trying to get me to delete it for these issues and continues to remind me how frustrating it is..Version: 3.11.3
✓ Good start and shows promiseI’ve been using the app now for the 14 day trial and decided to subscribe. I’ve been a Qustodio user and gave another iOS app a try, Screen Time. They just were not meeting my expectations for iOS management. What is winning for me is the user interface on my phone. It’s easy to manage the accounts and changes are a breeze. From my review, there are some things missing, like the ability to schedule texting access, but this cannot be an easy feat to overcome with Apple. Qustodio does this, but there are compromises. I can parent around this for now. Kidslox is in active development which means they are working on and delivering new features. So, if something is missing, suggest it directly to them. I work with development teams, and we LOVE to get nice, thoughtful feedback so we know what to build! Whining and complaining about an app just makes you look like a dunce and motivates no one to work on your features. Keep up the good work and I look forward to new releases!.Version: 3.5
✓ Brilliant - very happy user.This is the best purchase from the App Store that any parent could make on behalf of their children. Being able to set when my children’s devices shut down is fantastic. I don’t have to worry about the devices being used after bedtime. The weekly report is a great way of starting a discussion with the children about screen time and appropriate use. I wish there was a similar thing for gaming consoles..Version: 3.11.3
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