# Kid Security vs App Lock

The clearest difference is rating: Kid Security at 4.6 against App Lock's 4.2. Kid Security also leads on ratings volume (327 vs 54). App Lock's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kid Security sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and App Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kid Security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kid Security has 327 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Kid Security's written reviews are positive against 80% of App Lock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Kid Security ships an update every 3 weeks, App Lock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kid Security | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kid-security-parental-control/id1450358983/reviews)** | [4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-apps-blocker/id6467823109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **327** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIDS SECURITY, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200281331) | [Dindot Network Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612606571) |

## What reviewers say

### Kid Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kid-security-parental-control/id1450358983)

This app provides advanced GPS tracking and parental monitoring tools to ensure your child's safety. It offers real-time location tracking, safe zone alerts, movement history, and a secure family messenger with a task and reward system.

**Highlights:** Family GPS locator, Geofencing with safe zone alerts, Movement history tracking, Secure family messenger, Task assignment and rewards, Loud alarm on child's device, Messenger monitoring

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parental control app: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Parental controls: Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium+Online listening 7 day | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Parental controls: Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited live wiretapping | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium (trial) | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited live wiretapping | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium + Online listening | $29.99 | per month |
| Family locator Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Parental control app: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Parental control app Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Parental control app Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium + Online listening | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium + Online listening | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 minutes online recording | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 minutes online recording | $6.99 | one-time |
| Parental control app - 50% off | $19.99 | one-time |
| Parental Control Forever | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate geolocation tracking
- 😌 Peace of mind for parents
- 📱 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for general monitoring
- ✨ Smooth app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work on iPhone (frequently reported)
- 💸 Paid features not working
- 🚫 Inability to block apps
- 📉 Incomplete message monitoring
- ⏳ Location updates are delayed

**Reported bugs**

- Location not updating
- Messages not showing
- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- GPS not staying on
- Notifications for geofence are inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Improve iPhone compatibility
- More free listening minutes
- Allow listening to audio messages
- Include call log history
- Better payment options (e.g., Pix)


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-apps-blocker/id6467823109)

This app helps manage screen time for children and protect personal privacy. It allows parents to lock specific apps, create custom control rules, and secure private data like photos and contacts. It's designed for families and individuals needing digital control and security.

**Highlights:** Screen Time Management, Widget Activation, App Control, Private Vault, Privacy Protection Mode, Focus on Work, Custom Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kid Security free?

Kid Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Lock free?

App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kid Security or App Lock?

Kid Security is rated higher. Kid Security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.

### Do Kid Security or App Lock have ads?

Both Kid Security and App Lock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kid Security or App Lock?

Kid Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Lock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kid Security was updated on October 18, 2026 and App Lock on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*