Comparison

LockNLearn Kids vs Screen Patrol

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

Head to head
About

LockNLearn Kids

Features
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LockNLearn – Screen Time That Teaches Screen time doesn’t have to be a daily fight. Every parent knows the routine. “Just five more minutes.” Negotiations, frustration, and guilt. LockNLearn helps families turn screen time into a learning moment, calmly and fairly. Instead of arguing over limits, kids unlock screen time by completing short quizzes, while parents stay in control. How LockNLearn works: Parents set screen time rules. Kids complete simple, age-appropriate quizzes. Screen time unlocks automatically and fairly. No shouting. No constant reminders. Clear rules kids understand. Why parents choose LockNLearn: Fewer screen time arguments Learning before entertainment Clear boundaries without punishment Calm transitions when screen time ends Real insight into what kids are learning LockNLearn isn’t about banning screens. It’s about using them better. Built for real families: Easy setup for parents Kid-friendly experience Parent Mode for full control Learning insights by topic Works with everyday screen habits Designed for real homes, not perfect parenting. We’re actively improving LockNLearn with parent feedback. Personalized quizzes and curriculum-based learning features are coming soon. Less stress. Better habits. Meaningful screen time. LockNLearn helps screen time end peacefully and start with learning.

About

Screen Patrol

Features
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Screen Patrol helps families manage kids' screen time with less arguing, less negotiating, and more clarity. Instead of hearing “just five more minutes” over and over, children get bones that represent screen time. Parents decide how many minutes one bone is worth and how many bones each child receives. Kids can clearly see how much time they have and choose when to use it. That is the heart of Screen Patrol: turning screen time from a daily conflict into a clear family agreement. How it works: • Children receive bones every day or every week • Parents choose how many minutes one bone gives • The child feeds the dog to start screen time • When time is up, the dog barks • Parents can add tasks for bonus bones For parents: Screen Patrol gives parents a simple way to set fair, clear rules without constant pressure. You can adjust settings for each child separately, choose how many bones they get, set the time value of each bone, use a PIN, and plan automatic refills. Bones can refill daily or weekly, depending on what works best for your family. For kids: Kids always know how much time they have. They do not need to guess, negotiate, or wait for someone else to decide for them. When they want screen time, they feed the dog a bone and use their own time. Screen Patrol does not block apps or lock devices. It is not a control tool. It is a tool for agreement, independence, and calmer family routines. Screen Patrol is for families who want clearer screen time rules, fewer daily conflicts, and a system children can actually understand.

Screenshots

LockNLearn Kids4 screens
Screen Patrol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Screen Patrol at 15.1 against LockNLearn Kids's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockNLearn Kids ships an update every 5 days, Screen Patrol every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
LockNLearn Kids versus Screen Patrol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockNLearn KidsScreen Patrol
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPratham SahasrabhoajaneLinda Vavrikova

In-app purchases

None

LockNLearn Kids

No in-app purchases

None

Screen Patrol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockNLearn Kids free?
LockNLearn Kids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Patrol free?
Screen Patrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockNLearn Kids or Screen Patrol have ads?
Neither LockNLearn Kids nor Screen Patrol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockNLearn Kids or Screen Patrol?
LockNLearn Kids ships an update every 5 days, and Screen Patrol every 3 days. Most recently, LockNLearn Kids was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screen Patrol on October 31, 2026.

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