Comparison

Parental Control App vs Device App Kidden

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

Head to head
About

Parental Control App

Manage your child's digital life with features like app blocking, custom schedules, and real-time location tracking. Set screen time limits and monitor activity to ensure safe online habits. Offers a kid-friendly mode for supervised phone use.

Highlights
  • Block apps and websites
  • Set screen time schedules
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Manage daily screen time limits
  • Monitor app activity
  • Kid Mode for supervised phone use
  • Easy setup via QR code
Features
Read full description

Bee Kid makes parental controls simple, friendly, and effective. Block distracting apps, set smart schedules, track your child's location, and manage screen time. all from one app. Set up in under a minute with no complicated VPN profiles or MDM configurations. BLOCK APPS & WEBSITES INSTANTLY - Block apps and entire categories (Games, Social Media) 24/7 - Create time-based schedules for school, bedtime, or homework - Block specific websites across Safari and all browsers - Changes sync to your child's device immediately via iCloud REAL-TIME LOCATION TRACKING - See exactly where your child is on a live map - Request high-accuracy location updates anytime - View 7-day location history to see where they've been - Get directions - Battery-efficient background tracking SCREEN TIME LIMITS - Set daily screen time limits per child - Automatic enforcement - no nagging required - Kids see their allowance time clearly - Resets daily at midnight ACTIVITY MONITORING - Get notified instantly when blocked apps are accessed - See detailed activity history and usage stats - Track most-used apps - Understand your child's digital habits at a glance KID MODE - HAND OVER THE PHONE SAFELY - Pick a duration, choose allowed apps and websites - the rest stays blocked - Perfect for homework time, car rides, or a quick video - Your kid can't leave the allowed list until you unlock with your PIN - Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island shows time left - Save setups as presets for one-tap reuse DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES - Easy setup: Create PIN, pair devices with QR code or 6-digit code - Manage multiple children from one parent device - Syncs securely through iCloud - your data never leaves Apple's ecosystem - No external servers, no VPN tunnels, no tracking KID-FRIENDLY & DISCREET - Friendly bee mascot makes the app feel approachable - Blocked apps show a system-like "Unavailable" message - not "Blocked by Parent" - Minimal child interface with no override options - Kids see the app as normal, not as surveillance FREE TO START - Kid Mode: safely hand over your phone with a custom allowed-apps list - Everything else stays locked behind your PIN, with a Live Activity countdown - Save reusable Kid Mode presets for one-tap use - No child device or account setup required PREMIUM - FULL PARENTAL CONTROLS - Connect and manage your children's devices - Block apps, categories & websites on their devices, 24/7 - Unlimited time-based block schedules - Real-time location tracking with 7-day history - Daily screen time limits - Activity monitoring with 30-day history - Start with a 7-day free trial Bee Kid is built entirely on Apple's native Screen Time and Family Controls APIs. No VPN profiles. No MDM certificates. No external servers collecting your family's data. Just simple, reliable parental controls that work. Privacy Policy: https://www.goktugbasaran.com/beekid/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.goktugbasaran.com/beekid/terms Support: dev.goktugbasaran@gmail.com

About

Device App Kidden

This companion app works with a parent control app to manage device usage. It allows parents to set screen time limits, restrict apps, and ensure a safer digital experience for children. The app runs discreetly in the background, clearly indicating when controls are active.

Highlights
  • Guided screen time limits
  • App and content restrictions
  • Transparent parental control indication
  • Lightweight and stable background operation
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
Read full description

Device App Kidden is the companion app to Kidden Parental Control App. It is installed on a device and works only when connected to a parent account. How to get started Install Kidden Parental Control App on the parent’s device Install Device App Kidden on this device Enter the pairing code Guided screen time Device usage may include limits and schedules set from the parent app to help create a healthy balance. App and content limits Some apps or features may be restricted to support a safer experience. Transparent supervision This app clearly indicates when parental controls are active on the device. Lightweight and stable Runs in the background to apply settings smoothly and reliably. Privacy-focused design No ads No marketing Data used only for parental control functionality Device App Kidden is part of a system designed to help families build better digital habits together.

Screenshots

Parental Control App4 screens
Device App Kidden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Device App Kidden at none against Parental Control App's 3. Device App Kidden also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 3) and rating (3.9 vs 3.7). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Parental Control App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Device App Kidden asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Device App Kidden holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device App Kidden has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parental Control App ships an update every 3 weeks, Device App Kidden monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Parental Control App versus Device App Kidden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParental Control AppDevice App Kidden
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)3.9 (49 ratings) — better
Number of ratings349 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoktug BasaranAPPLYFT

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Parental Control App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Device App Kidden

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parental Control App free?
Parental Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device App Kidden free?
Device App Kidden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Parental Control App or Device App Kidden?
Device App Kidden is rated higher. Parental Control App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Device App Kidden averages 3.9 from 49 ratings.
Do Parental Control App or Device App Kidden have ads?
Neither Parental Control App nor Device App Kidden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parental Control App or Device App Kidden?
Parental Control App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Device App Kidden monthly. Most recently, Parental Control App was updated on October 31, 2026 and Device App Kidden on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons