Comparison

ToddlerLock vs Beacon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ToddlerLock

This app transforms your device into a safe, interactive pretend home screen for babies and toddlers. It offers playful icons and gentle sounds, keeping young children engaged without risking your data or settings. Ideal for developing fine motor skills and visual stimulation in a secure environment.

Highlights
  • Realistic pretend home screen
  • Interactive fake apps
  • Secure app locking
  • Sensory exploration
  • Gentle sounds and haptics
  • Offline mode
  • Parental controls
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Toddler Lock, the ultimate baby & toddler screen mode that turns your iPhone or iPad into a safe pretend Home Screen filled with tappable icons, playful interactions, and gentle sounds — without any risk to your real apps, data, or settings. Give your toddler the phone experience they love — safely and worry-free. Toddlers aged 1–2 naturally gravitate toward familiar gestures like tapping and swiping. Most traditional baby games can feel boring or confusing to them — but ToddlerLock mimics the real device interface they already love, so they stay happy and engaged while you get a quiet moment. THE PROBLEM: THE "TODDLER TECH" STRUGGLE We’ve all been there: you give your child your phone to keep them entertained, and thirty seconds later, they’ve called your boss, deleted an app, or ended up on a random website. ToddlerLock solves this. KEY FEATURES FOR PARENTS & KIDS • REALISTIC PRETEND HOME SCREEN — Looks and feels familiar for toddlers, yet keeps them safe. • INTERACTIVE FAKE APPS — Each icon opens a playful, harmless interaction that delights little ones. • SECURE APP LOCKING — Designed to work alongside iOS "Guided Access," ToddlerLock provides a focused environment where your child stays inside the game. No real calls, device locking, emails, or data changes can happen. • SENSORY EXPLORATION — High-contrast visuals and interactive animations that respond to every tap, swipe, and shake. • GENTLE SOUNDS & HAPTICS — Every tap responds with fun feedback to keep toddlers engaged. • NO ADS, NO POP-UPS — A completely "clean" interface. No accidental clicks on banners or "Buy Now" buttons. • OFFLINE MODE — Perfect for airplanes, doctors' offices, or road trips where data is limited. • VOLUME CONTROL & PARENTAL GATE — Peace of mind for parents with settings tucked safely behind a parental lock. DEVELOPMENTAL BENEFITS • FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Encourages precise tapping and dragging movements. • VISUAL STIMULATION: High-contrast patterns designed for developing infant eyesight. • FOCUS & ATTENTION: Calm, repetitive gameplay that avoids the "overstimulation" found in many modern cartoons. • COGNITIVE DISCOVERY: Helps toddlers understand the relationship between their physical actions and digital reactions. WHY TODDLERLOCK WORKS BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL GAMES Unlike standard baby game apps that require instructions or levels, ToddlerLock gives toddlers a playful interface they instinctively understand — no reading skills needed and no frustration when the screen changes unexpectedly. TODDLERLOCK IS IDEAL FOR: • Parents of toddlers who love tapping and swiping • Caregivers who need pause-friendly distraction • Families seeking safe screen time alternatives • Anyone who wants peace of mind while kids explore digital play WHY PARENTS LOVE TODDLERLOCK Unlike high-energy apps that leave children frustrated and overstimulated, ToddlerLock uses a Montessori-inspired approach. It is gentle, creative, and—most importantly—safe. It acts as a digital rattle that grows with your child, from newborn sensory tracking to toddler shape-sorting. THE "SAFE-SCREEN" PROMISE We prioritize your child's privacy and safety. ToddlerLock does not collect personal data, does not require a login, and contains zero third-party advertising. ToddlerLock combines intuitive play with parental peace of mind: no accidental calls, no interrupted routines, and no risk to your device or personal information. Just joyful tapping and swiping that feels fun for kids and secure for parents. Download ToddlerLock today and transform your device into a safe, engaging toddler screen mode that kids love and parents trust. --- All app content and features require a paid subscription after a free trial. Subscription billed via your Apple ID unless cancelled before trial ends. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://toddlerlock.app/privacy-policy.html Read more: https://toddlerlock.app

About

Beacon

Connect with other mothers during challenging postpartum moments. Share your experience anonymously on a live map, track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access helpful resources and community support.

Highlights
  • Live map of awake mothers
  • Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracker
  • Mood and wellness tracking
  • Postpartum journaling
  • Community forum
  • Expert resources and guides
  • Helpful tools and calculators
Features
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Motherhood is beautiful, but at 2AM when you're the only one awake, it can feel impossibly lonely. Beacon shows you that you're not alone and lets you connect with other moms in your neighborhood or across the globe. Open the app and see a live map of mothers who are awake right now, near you. Light your own beacon so another mom knows she's not the only one up. Track your mood, log your baby's feeds, sleep, and diaper changes and connect with a community of women who truly get it. LIGHT YOUR BEACON Share your light anonymously and see thousands of other moms' beacons glowing across the map. Locations are randomized within 10 miles of your true location to keep you safe while helping you feel connected. Knowing other mothers are awake and showing up is a powerful reminder: you are not alone in this. CIRCLES: YOUR SMALL GROUP OF MOMS Get matched into a private Circle of a few moms like you, based on where you are in your motherhood journey. Circles are small on purpose, so it feels like real friendship. BABY TRACKER Log your baby's feedings, sleep, and diaper changes in seconds. See patterns over time and simplify those conversations with your pediatrician or partner. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, Beacon makes tracking effortless. MOOD & WELLNESS TRACKING Log your mood, sleep, energy, and emotions each day. Watch patterns unfold over time and gain real insight into your mental health during postpartum recovery. Use your mood data to start honest conversations with your partner, provider, or therapist. POSTPARTUM JOURNAL Capture your thoughts, milestones, and feelings as you navigate early motherhood. Write when you need to process, celebrate, or simply vent. Your journal is private and always there when you need it. COMMUNITY FORUM Connect with other moms in a private, supportive space. Ask questions, share your story, offer encouragement, or just vent without judgment. No highlight reels — just real mothers supporting each other through the ups and downs. TRUSTED GUIDES & RESOURCES Access expert-backed information written specifically for postpartum life — from healing tips and nutrition guidance to relationship advice, mental health tools, and newborn care essentials. HELPFUL TOOLS & CALCULATORS Simplify your day with breastfeeding and pumping calculators, postpartum exercise guidance, recovery checklists, and daily self-care reminders including mindfulness exercises and gentle movement ideas. SAFE & PRIVATE Your location, data, and personal information are always protected. Beacons appear only as randomized points within 10 miles of your true location. WHY MOMS LOVE BEACON Real, honest, and supportive — not another highlight reel. Beacon helps you see that you're part of something bigger: a network of mothers lighting up the world together. Whether you're a first-time mom navigating sleepless nights, a seasoned parent balancing it all, or someone healing from postpartum anxiety or depression, Beacon is a gentle reminder that your light matters. Download Beacon today. Even in your darkest nights, there are lights shining with you. Subscription Information: Beacon offers optional premium subscriptions with auto-renewable billing: Monthly: $9.99/month Annual: $59.99/year (save 50%) Premium features include detailed mood tracking, baby tracker, AI-powered insights, advanced analytics, community forum access, postpartum journal, and premium guides. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://kindred-spirits-beacon.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ToddlerLock4 screens
Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beacon at 91% against ToddlerLock's 29%. Beacon also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ToddlerLock sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beacon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 506 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of ToddlerLock's written reviews are positive against 91% of Beacon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToddlerLock ships an update every 2 weeks, Beacon every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ToddlerLock versus Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToddlerLockBeacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (171 ratings)4.9 (506 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews91.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171506 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB54 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBYTE REBELS CLUB, MBKeagan Scott

Customer experience

ToddlerLock

All ratings171 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Beacon

All ratings495 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

ToddlerLock

Subscriptions14
  • Premium Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription Weekly$2.997 Days
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  • Premium Subscription Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
3 purchases

Beacon

Subscriptions3
  • Beacon Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Beacon Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Beacon Premium (Annual)$44.991 Year

Questions

Is ToddlerLock free?
ToddlerLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ToddlerLock or Beacon?
Beacon is rated higher. ToddlerLock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Beacon averages 4.9 from 506 ratings.
Do ToddlerLock or Beacon have ads?
Neither ToddlerLock nor Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToddlerLock or Beacon?
ToddlerLock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beacon every 9 days. Most recently, ToddlerLock was updated on October 25, 2026 and Beacon on October 25, 2026.

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