AppLess vs Parental Control App ：PatLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppLess
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AppLess hilft Familien dabei, Bildschirmzeit ohne tägliche Diskussionen zu reduzieren. Statt Verbote und Streit setzt AppLess auf Motivation, Challenges und echte Belohnungen. Eltern, Freunde oder Gruppen können individuelle Herausforderungen erstellen: • maximale tägliche Bildschirmzeit • Dauer der Challenge • Joker-Tage • persönliche Belohnungen Zum Beispiel: • Konzerttickets • Gaming-Zeit • Ausflüge • Taschengeld • individuelle Wünsche Kinder verfolgen ihren Fortschritt direkt in der App und sehen jederzeit, wie nah sie ihrer Belohnung sind. AppLess unterstützt: • Familien • Freunde • Schulklassen • Teams • persönliche Challenges Weniger Bildschirmzeit. Weniger Streit. Mehr Motivation. Mit Apple Bildschirmzeit & Family Controls Integration.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppLess at none against Parental Control App ：PatLock's 4. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Parental Control App ：PatLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AppLess asks for nothing beyond the download.
AppLess ships an update every 3 weeks, Parental Control App ：PatLock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppLess | Parental Control App ：PatLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMT GmbH | 飞 江 |
In-app purchases
AppLess
No in-app purchases
Parental Control App ：PatLock
- Parental Control Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Parental Control Pro (Yearly)$12.991 Year
- Parental Control Pro - Half Price$19.99
- Parental Control Pro(Lifetime)$39.99
