# Parental Control App - Kidslox — user reviews > 2,179 indexed App Store user reviews of Parental Control App by Kidslox Trading Ltd, rated 4.30/5 from 39,936 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-app-kidslox/id914825567/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-app-kidslox/id914825567.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 28,676 · 4★ 4,340 · 3★ 1,654 · 2★ 573 · 1★ 4,693 ## What do users think of Parental Control App? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Helpful for screen time management - 💡 Allows rewarding good behavior with more time - 🔒 Prevents app deletion **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent time tracking - 🔒 Overly restrictive, removes all apps - 🔋 Drains device battery - 🔒 Can be bypassed by tech-savvy kids **Commonly reported bugs** - App rearranges icons after lockdown - Randomly disconnects from devices - Fails to properly lock down devices at set times **Most requested features** - Allow whitelisting of certain apps - Add pause functionality instead of just lockdown - Improve syncing and mode switching speed - Provide individual child profiles ## Newest reviews (17 of 2,179) ### 2/5 — Flaws *2026-08-25, version 11.1.1* Sucks because many apps have a no internet error and it’s so annoying. Kids mode ruins it because you can’t do many things with the internet error, and my parents arent good with technology and they dont know how to fix it, and they wont put me on parent mode. ### 2/5 — Hi *2026-08-21, version 11.1.1* Hi ### 3/5 — Cant delete *2026-08-18, version 11.1.1* We do not use the app anymore but I cannot get it off of my phone, when I use our code to try switching into parent mode and going from there, it will just crash and kick me out. The code works and it gives me the option to switch, but it does not actually work. I don’t have the option to delete it and my parent deleted it a long time ago so that had not been much help ### 3/5 — READ THIS PLEASE ⚠️ *2026-08-16, version 11.1.1* ⚠️ Read the paragraph as my review is kind of important to the parents prior to getting this app for their kid! ⚠️ Hi! Its the kid talking. I have noticed a problem with Kidslox Youtube Video Blocker. There are music videos and regular videos that are flagged as inappropriate by the moderation that are nowhere close to inappropriate or have any profanity or such at all. There was a video of a drawing of a person that was holding the one special finger… and a video of video game characters doing not appropriate things. Its a great app overall but there are some videos that are not flagged as inappropriate that little kids should not be viewing at their age. Please find a way to fix this. ### 1/5 — I HATE KIDSLOX IT RUINED MY LIFE ITS AN IDITO *2026-08-13, version 11.1.1* I HATE THIS APP LGST RID OF IT ITS STUPID AND DUMB FLIP IT ### 1/5 — Why is it so hard to set up? *2026-08-13, version 11.1.1* My son got a new phone and I’m trying to set Kidslox up on it. I’m about to cancel my subscription. It shouldn’t be this difficult. ### 1/5 — Parent *2026-08-12, version 11.1.1* Ruins your kids life, don’t use it ### 1/5 — Buyer beware *2026-08-07, version 11.1.1* This app doesn’t work properly. After you’ve paid for the advanced subscription you can’t actually connect your child’s device. So it’s worthless. We spent 2 days trying to connect it for the advanced features which by the way need to be done from a desktop computer. I don’t understand why the app can’t be managed only from a device. And don’t expect to get your money back either. I’ve had to go thru Apple to request a refund because Kidslox won’t do it. I had the program for less than 10 days. There are much better apps out there. ### 1/5 — Horrendous. *2026-08-07, version 11.1.1* I had it for about a year (I’m the child) and both me and my parents got fed up. Not only did it block social apps but it also blocked study apps and I was (when we had the app) doing my mocks for high school. Deleting the app was worse. We either had to go through a painfully long ridiculous process or factory reset my phone. Not happy, neither are my parents. ### 1/5 — Worst appp *2026-08-06, version 11.1.1* I hate this app so much just delete the app existsent pls sell this app and make a better I dislike dis app so much ### 1/5 — Worst App *2026-08-04, version 11.1.1* None of the controls work effectively. Entire setup is too confusing. ### 1/5 — Hate it *2026-08-03, version 11.1.1* Just ruins everything for the parent and child ### 1/5 — Let me access some damn apps *2026-08-03, version 11.1.1* This thing definitely needs to let kids choose 1 or 2 apps that they should be allowed to use for at least 1 and a half extra hours after their allowed screen time Don’t even think about hitting me with a “discuss your screen time with your parents” ### 3/5 — Good for safety but…. *2026-08-03, version 11.1.1* I’m the kid here please make it easier for parents to allow apps while in lock mode because the only way is to hook my phone up to a laptop which me and my parents don’t have time for. ### 4/5 — This app made me depressed *2026-08-02, version 11.1.1* i honestly dont know what to say, but this app damaged my relationship with my mom. i used to cry myself to sleep everytime my apps were shut off and i felt trapped and restricted ### 1/5 — Nul *2026-07-30, version 11.1.1* Mon enfant déteste cette applis grâce à elle il me déteste me parle plus et dessine. Mais il lâche son cellulaire! Maintenant il dessine avec de la peinture!!! Hier je l’ai vus dessiner avec de la peinture rouge!!! Il se lève même de plus en plus tôt!! Par contre aujourd’hui il ne se lève pas une vrai marmotte!! ### 1/5 — Don’t work *2026-07-30, version 11.1.1* It worked to start with then when I unlock it with my phone the app refused to unlock on my child’s phone. I even tried to put it in parent mode and still wouldn’t. Had to wipe the phone out to get rid it of. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — terrible *2026-08-26, version 11.1.1* this app is terrible. My my dad put it on my sister’s iPad and my phone. It doesn’t work on my phone which I’m happy about and it worked on my sister’s ipad and she was just searching something that happened in dance moms and it sent a text message to my parents and said that she searched up something with nudity when she didn’t so this app is terrible. I don’t recommend it if you’re going to think about downloading this app please don’t your kids. Will hate you and honestly kidslox. Just isn’t the best. ### 1/5 — The worst *2026-08-25, version 11.1.1* Bro I can’t even tell you how bad it’s kidslox like bro I hate we I am trying play a game it like lock bro the worst L ### 1/5 — Mala app *2026-08-25, version 11.1.1* They re crooks they stole 68 dollars from me i nevera agreed to the suscription Yet they went ahead and did it anyway ### 1/5 — I hate this app *2026-08-23, version 11.1.1* I Hate this app as my locking time is too early ### 1/5 — This app is a scam and it is broken 😡 *2026-08-23, version 11.1.1* First of all before this stupid lock came I had a good relationship with my parents after the lock came the relationship is almost dead and all conversations ends with screaming at each other. Second reason is the reviews and it always say something about deleting the app and it still locks then they need to FACTORY RESET the hole device losing everything they had in there ### 1/5 — This sucks so bad do not recommend *2026-08-22, version 11.1.1* My mom put this on my tablet this is terrible I hate this so much do not recommend. It is unfair and unreliable I guess the password each time. Do not recommend for parents never get this for your kids because I am a kid and they will resent you forever if you get this app. ☹️😡😞 ### 1/5 — Bad app *2026-08-20, version 11.1.1* There are many things wrong with this manly the fact that it runs via a vpn and that means they can control you whole phone or iPad not good ### 1/5 — Very bad app *2026-08-19, version 11.1.1* I have had this app for a few months now and I tried deleting it and when I did half of my apps were still locked even tho I already deleted it.Do not get this app it will ruin ur phone.stupid app🤦‍♀️😤😡. ### 1/5 — not cool *2026-08-16, version 11.1.1* currently locked out of all my apps because i tried to delete the app!!!? ### 1/5 — Complicated and problematic *2026-08-15, version 11.1.1* I have tried using this app twice. First time, after a couple months, it started locking my daughter’s phone automatically out of nowhere. But it worked for 6 months. Second time now after a couple years it’s even worse. It very complicated to install , good luck with the “advanced features” they ask for you to do simple things like unblocking music while on lock mode. keeps asking for more and more , puts her phone on lock mode during the day with no reason even though it is a different phone. Asks you deactivate stolen mode on phone settings to be able to install features …. Just don’t . ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Better on the weekends for me *2026-08-25, version 11.1.1* This is the best app ever, but on the weekday stuff like extra time don’t feel much necessary, but the weekend they do because at morning, I have a class on the iPad and then that just takes some time away from like my other, my other playtime on iPad, but still good ### 5/5 — Lifelong subscription *2026-08-07, version 11.1.1* I’ve had this same account for my kids devices for like 5 or 6 years now. It’s wonderful ### 5/5 — inept. *2026-08-03, version 11.1.1* A myriad of things go through my head. At first, the less screentime, the more time you get to enjoy life, spend time with friends, help better ur quality of life, etc. Though there is one problem, it blocks every single app. It CAN be a good app but u simply can’t chose what apps are restricted which disadvantages this app tremendously. It would be better if u had more accessibility to what you want to do with the screentime and blocked apps. Sometimes the screentime just runs out and you were not even online with the phone open. Sometimes it just doesn’t give u screentime even though ur parent allowed you. Overall it’s not an inadequate app, but it can be improved, with more accessibility, more choice and better overall more freedom for both parties. ### 5/5 — PERFECT *2026-07-28, version 11.1.1* I’m a kid and this helps me a lot because I’m not allowed to look more then 2 hours and now I only look for 1 hour a day PERFECT APP ### 5/5 — I HATE THIS APP!! Rating 5 stars so you can see this (Read first please!!) *2026-07-23, version 11.1.1* So basically this app is useless because whenever i have more free time like it freezes my time for example like 45 minutes then it freezes my time for no god damn reason and says 10 minutes left?? To all the parents here dont download this app because your child will probably be frustrated and wont talk to you like bro.. I literally hate this app so much like i said in title. And plus it doesnt even let me ask time twice it only does it once worse app ever also to all the kids that want to download it please dont! Its gonna make you even more mad. This app doesnt even have common sense geez!! Who would wanna even download this stupid app? I hope people with common sense reads this! ### 5/5 — naley *2026-07-18, version 11.1.1* abdullah ### 5/5 — Excelente *2026-05-26* Ajuda muito a controlar o celular das crianças. **Developer response:** Agradecemos sua avaliação. Ficamos felizes que você esteja usando o Kidslox e que ele atenda às suas expectativas. Caso tenha alguma dúvida ou dificuldade, entre em contato com nossa equipe de suporte pelo e-mail support@kidslox.com. ### 5/5 — WHO MADE THIS. *2026-05-25, version 11.0.0* You ruined my life. ### 5/5 — Kids hate it, great for parents! *2026-05-24, version 11.0.0* Love this app! Best money ever spent so my kid doesn’t turn into a zombie watching stupid YouTube that I blocked completely. Few tears and meltdowns but she got over it. I’ll have this app on her devices till she’s 18 😅😅😅 ### 5/5 — Honestly, this is probably the most effective screen time app out there *2026-05-21, version 11.0.0* A lot of the bad reviews seem to come from kids… which honestly says a lot about how well it works.😂 It helps parents set real boundaries, manage routines, and reduce screen addiction without constantly fighting about devices. Super useful for families. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*