Comparison

Device App Kidden vs OneLimit

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

Head to head
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
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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.

About

OneLimit

Manage screen time across all your family's devices with a single, unified budget. Set daily limits, track usage in real-time, and receive notifications. Offers features like bonus time, emergency locks, and activity logs for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Unified screen time budget across devices
  • Real-time usage tracking
  • Budget ring visualizer
  • Request and grant bonus time
  • Emergency device lock
  • Activity logs and schedules
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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Your kid finishes their iPhone time, walks to the PS5, and starts a fresh clock. You set limits on three devices but manage none of them together. Sound familiar? OneLimit gives your family one daily screen time budget that counts down across every device - iPhone, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Windows PC. When time runs out on one, it runs out on all of them. No loopholes. HOW IT WORKS Set a daily budget for each child (say, 2 hours on weekdays, 3 on weekends). OneLimit tracks usage across all linked devices in near-real-time. On iOS your child sees a budget ring that fills up as they play and browse. When the budget is spent, every device locks. Simple. KEY FEATURES - Unified budget: One pool of time shared across iPhone, PS5, Switch, Xbox, and Windows. No more device-hopping. - Budget ring: A clear, color-coded gauge shows exactly how much time is left. Green, amber, red - your child always knows where they stand. - Streaks: Kids earn streaks for staying within their daily budget. Positive reinforcement, not just restriction. - Ask for more time: Your child can request extra minutes directly from their app. You approve or deny with one tap. - Emergency lock: Lock all devices instantly from the dashboard. One tap, no confirmation needed. Unlock when you are ready. - Bonus time: Grant +30 minutes with a single tap when plans change. - Activity log: See which devices were used, for how long, and when. No guesswork. - Schedules: Set weekday and weekend budgets, bedtime lockout windows, and per-device overrides. - Vacation mode: Relax the limits without deleting your settings. Toggle it on, toggle it off. - Bedtime countdown: Automatic lockout windows keep devices off at night. - Co-parenting ready: Designed for households where both parents need visibility. - Widget: Check each child's remaining budget from your iPhone home screen without opening the app. - Daily summary: A warm "good night" notification recaps the day. "Today was a 2h 14m day. Busiest: PS5." - Weekly email: A concise weekly report delivered to your inbox (optional). SUPPORTED PLATFORMS - iPhone / iPad - PlayStation 5 - Nintendo Switch - Xbox (Series X|S, One) - Windows PC PRIVACY FIRST OneLimit collects only what is necessary to track screen time budgets. We do not monitor content, read messages, track location, or store photos. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Device App Kidden4 screens
OneLimit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Device App Kidden at 4.0 against OneLimit's 1.0. Device App Kidden also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (41 vs 1). OneLimit's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. OneLimit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Device App Kidden asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Device App Kidden holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device App Kidden has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device App Kidden ships an update every 4 weeks, OneLimit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Device App Kidden versus OneLimit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice App KiddenOneLimit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (41 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings41 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPPLYFTRene Winkelmeyer

Customer experience

Device App Kidden

All ratings41 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.4%

OneLimit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Device App Kidden

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OneLimit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Device App Kidden free?
Device App Kidden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneLimit free?
OneLimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Device App Kidden or OneLimit?
Device App Kidden is rated higher. Device App Kidden averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while OneLimit averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Device App Kidden or OneLimit have ads?
Neither Device App Kidden nor OneLimit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Device App Kidden or OneLimit?
Device App Kidden ships an update every 4 weeks, and OneLimit every 9 days. Most recently, Device App Kidden was updated on October 13, 2026 and OneLimit on October 6, 2026.

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