# Kid Security vs Parental Control App：PatLock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parental Control App：PatLock at 100% against Kid Security's 62%. Parental Control App：PatLock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Kid Security's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kid Security sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Parental Control App：PatLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parental Control App：PatLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kid Security has 329 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Kid Security's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parental Control App：PatLock's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kid Security | Parental Control App：PatLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kid-security-parental-control/id1450358983/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-apppatlock/id6746723218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 170 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIDS SECURITY, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200281331) | [飞 江](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815739763) |

## 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)


### Parental Control App：PatLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-apppatlock/id6746723218)

Remotely manage your child's phone with app locking, screen time limits, and geofencing. Control usage from your own device without needing direct access to theirs. Features include scheduled locks and customizable rules for weekdays and weekends.

**Highlights:** Remote app locking and unlocking, Set daily screen time limits, Geofencing for location-based restrictions, Scheduled auto-locks for specific times, Pure iCloud remote control, Optional virtual pet task assignment

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parental Control Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Parental Control Pro (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Parental Control Pro - Half Price | $19.99 | one-time |
| Parental Control Pro(Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kid Security free?

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

### Is Parental Control App：PatLock free?

Parental Control App：PatLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kid Security or Parental Control App：PatLock?

Parental Control App：PatLock is rated higher. Kid Security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Parental Control App：PatLock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kid Security or Parental Control App：PatLock have ads?

Kid Security shows ads; Parental Control App：PatLock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kid Security or Parental Control App：PatLock?

Kid Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and Parental Control App：PatLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kid Security was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parental Control App：PatLock on October 24, 2026.

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