Comparison

NDMina vs Parental Control App :PatLock

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

Head to head
About

NDMina

Features
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This application provides information on the student of Notre Dame - Mina: notes, circular, notification and agenda.

About

Parental Control App :PatLock

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
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PatLock — Remote Parental Control App. Manage Your Child's Phone from Anywhere. PatLock lets you lock apps, set screen time limits, and monitor usage — all from your own phone, remotely. No need to touch your child's device. Simple, secure, effective. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Remote App Locking - Lock/unlock any app on your child's device from your phone - Commands delivered in seconds - Schedule auto-lock for homework, bedtime, school hours Remote Screen Time Management - Set daily usage limits per app - Visual countdown, auto-lock when time's up - Different rules for weekdays vs weekends Remote Geofencing - Auto-restrict games near schools or study zones - Auto-unlock when leaving the area - Multiple zones supported Pure iCloud Remote Control - All commands via iCloud — no third-party servers - Real-time sync, instant status updates - Your data stays in your iCloud only Bonus: Xingbao Pet Tasks (Optional) - Assign chores through a virtual pet - Kids earn stars upon completion - Optional feature, not required for core controls Optional Disguise Mode - App can appear as a puzzle game to reduce resistance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Security and Privacy - Face ID / passcode protection - Pure Apple CloudKit — no third-party servers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Why PatLock? - Core features free - Truly remote — no need to touch child's device - Privacy-first, your data stays yours - 10 languages supported - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Download PatLock today and take control of your family's digital life — from your phone. Privacy Policy: https://alexjiang1.github.io/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NDMina3 screens
Parental Control App :PatLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NDMina at none against Parental Control App :PatLock's 4. NDMina also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.4). Parental Control App :PatLock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Parental Control App :PatLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NDMina asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDMina ships an update every 5 months, Parental Control App :PatLock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 14, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NDMina versus Parental Control App :PatLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDMinaParental Control App :PatLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA.B. TECHNOLOGY - SARL飞 江

In-app purchases

None

NDMina

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Parental Control App :PatLock

Subscriptions2
  • Parental Control Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Parental Control Pro (Yearly)$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Parental Control Pro - Half Price$19.99
  • Parental Control Pro(Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is NDMina free?
NDMina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parental Control App :PatLock free?
Parental Control App :PatLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NDMina or Parental Control App :PatLock have ads?
Neither NDMina nor Parental Control App :PatLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDMina or Parental Control App :PatLock?
NDMina ships an update every 5 months, and Parental Control App :PatLock every 2 weeks. Most recently, NDMina was updated on May 14, 2026 and Parental Control App :PatLock on August 22, 2026.

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