# Parental Control App vs Device App Kidden

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Parental Control App | Device App Kidden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-app-beekid/id6757681154/reviews) | **[3.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-app-kidden/id6760188182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **49** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goktug Basaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802800484) | [APPLYFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811605125) |

## What reviewers say

### Parental Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-app-beekid/id6757681154)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Device App Kidden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-app-kidden/id6760188182)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
