# KidsOClock vs Runbook

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KidsOClock at 13.0 against Runbook's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | KidsOClock | Runbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kids Oclock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582476495) | [Matthew Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614941007) |

## What reviewers say

### KidsOClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidsoclock/id1582476493)

This app allows parents to remotely manage and monitor a child's smartwatch. Features include real-time GPS tracking, voice/video calls, and an SOS function for emergencies. It also offers safety zone alerts and reminder settings for important events.

**Highlights:** GPS location tracking, SOS emergency contacts, Voice and video calls, Safety zone alerts, Reminders and alarms, Data encryption

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🔒 Great safety and parental controls
- 💬 Easy communication (calls/texts)
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App can be confusing/buggy
- 📍 GPS location sometimes inaccurate/slow to update
- 🔋 Battery life could be better (some users)
- 💧 Not waterproof
- 📱 App notifications can be overwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- App is confusing and bug-ridden
- Location doesn't always update, requires manual force
- App needs an overhaul, clunky and not user-friendly
- Watch randomly calls emergency number
- GPS location is way off sometimes

**Requested features**

- Ability to use emojis in text messages
- Notification center in the app
- Ability to see pictures taken remotely
- Live GPS tracking
- Option to choose which notifications to receive


### Runbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbook-running-workouts/id6779760951)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KidsOClock free?

KidsOClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runbook free?

Runbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do KidsOClock or Runbook have ads?

Neither KidsOClock nor Runbook shows ads.

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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.*