Comparison

Parental Control App vs SeTracker2

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 family screen time and device usage with robust parental controls. Block apps, filter web content, set schedules, and track locations. Features screen time rewards for chores and homework.

Highlights
  • Set daily screen time limits
  • Block apps and websites
  • Filter web content
  • Family location tracking
  • Screen time rewards for chores
  • Cross-platform device management
Features
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Kidslox parental control app is the perfect way to manage your family’s screen time. Our parental controls let you block apps, block internet access, and filter web content with ease. Kidslox gives you control over your family’s device usage. Filter web content, block apps or websites, set weekly schedules with screen time limits, and see what your kids do with their devices, all from one place. Kidslox new Screen Time Rewards feature encourages your kids to do their homework and household chores! As the first multi-platform parental controls, Kidslox gives you remote control over iPhones from other devices or vice-versa. One account is all you need to manage your family’s screen time. Add up to 10 iPhones, iPads, iPods and other mobile devices and control your devices using the Kidslox app or any desktop or mobile web browser. The Kidslox location tracker helps you keep your family safe offline as well as online. Prioritize your family time now by taking a moment to place daily limits on your child’s screen time. Parental control has never been so easy. Kidslox features: Screen Time Controls • Set daily screen time limits • Give screen time rewards for completed chores • Use Schedules for device free homework time, dinnertime, bedtime and family time Family Location Tracker • See the location of your kids’ devices on the map • Get notifications when your kids leave or arrive at preset zones Parental Controls • See what your child's been doing on their device • Switch between different restriction levels at the touch of a button • Stop your clever kids from changing the restrictions with a unique Kidslox PIN Content Blocker • Disable disruptive apps individually • Filter gambling, violence and other adult content to give your child a safe browser experience • Block internet access completely for added safety • Block in-app purchases • Block Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and other social networks • Block games like Minecraft, Clash of Clans and Pokémon Go Cross-Platform Coverage • Keep your child or teen safe across devices • Add up to 10 devices • Manage all devices from one app or web browser EXPERTS LOVE KIDSLOX Recommended by ITV This Morning Parenting Expert Sue Atkins, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, Mother of four, Parenting Expert and bestselling author of six parenting books and Amber Mac, Canadian TV personality and technology commentator. To use Kidslox you will need to download the app onto each device you wish to control. One paid account allows you to control up to 10 devices. Kidslox contains no advertisements. Kidslox parental control app offers a 3-day free trial of all Premium features. When the trial is over, access to features requires a subscription, with discounts for longer commitments. Subscription and payment are made via your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Otherwise, the account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. 'Lifetime subscription' does not auto-renew but gives ongoing access to Premium features for a one-off payment. Help and Support: Once you have downloaded Kidslox you will find all the help and online support you need from inside the app under our Help section. Find copies of our terms and conditions using the link below: https://kidslox.com/terms/ and privacy policy here: https://kidslox.com/privacy-policy/ Kidslox requires an internet connection to operate If a device has already been set up with an education or business MDM profile (Mobile Device Management) then you will not be able to add Kidslox unless you remove the original profile.

About

SeTracker2

This app allows you to remotely monitor and control a compatible device. Track its real-time and historical location, set safe zones, and receive alerts for important events like low battery or SOS signals. You can also manage device settings, set alarms, and send rewards.

Highlights
  • Real-time and historical location tracking
  • Geofencing with alerts
  • SOS and low battery notifications
  • Remote device control and settings
  • Activity and health monitoring
  • Alarm and reward features
Features
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A chat‑enabled kids’ smart watch! This app is specially designed to pair with this watch, with the following key features: 1.Location Tracking: View your child’s real‑time location for greater peace of mind. 2.Voice Chat: Enjoy instant voice messaging for convenient communication with your child and stronger family bonds. [Automatic renewal VIP price package description] Subscription period: 1 month ( monthly renewal product), 3 months (half-annual renewal product), 12 months ( annual renewal product ) Subscription price: monthly renewal product worth USD $ 1 per month, half-annual renewal product worth USD $2.99 per half-year, annual renewal product worth USD $4.99 per year. Payment: confirms the purchase and the payment, then the order will credited to your iTunes accounts Cancellation: To cancel the reservation, manually turn off the auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID Settings Management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be successfully extended for one subscription period. Privacy Policy URL:http://en.3g-elec.com/index.php?c=content&a=list&catid=23 Auto-renewal Policy URL:https://www.myaqsh.com/setrackerprivace.html developer url:http://en.3g-elec.com

Screenshots

Parental Control App4 screens
SeTracker23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Parental Control App at 4.3 against SeTracker2's 3.2. Parental Control App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (40K vs 2.6K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Parental Control App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SeTracker2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Parental Control App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parental Control App has 40K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 21% and 20% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Parental Control App versus SeTracker2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParental Control AppSeTracker2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40K ratings) — better3.2 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews — better20.3% of reviews
Number of ratings40K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size428 MB283 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKidslox Trading Ltd安全守护

Customer experience

Parental Control App

All ratings40,089 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews2,226 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative71.9%

SeTracker2

All ratings2,559 ratings
Positive46.6%
Neutral17.9%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews2,057 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral22.4%
Negative57.3%

User reviews

Parental Control App

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for screen time management
  • 💡 Allows rewarding good behavior with more time
  • 🔒 Prevents app deletion

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent time tracking
  • 🔒 Overly restrictive, removes all apps
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 🔒 Can be bypassed by tech-savvy kids

SeTracker2

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📞 Reliable calling and messaging features
  • 👍 Useful for keeping track of children
  • 🚀 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inaccurate GPS tracking
  • 💤 Battery life issues
  • 🤖 Poor app design and translations
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

Bugs and requests

Parental Control App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App rearranges icons after lockdown
  • Randomly disconnects from devices
  • Fails to properly lock down devices at set times

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow whitelisting of certain apps
  • Add pause functionality instead of just lockdown
  • Improve syncing and mode switching speed
  • Provide individual child profiles

SeTracker2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and login issues
  • Inconsistent device connectivity and offline mode problems
  • Incorrect time zone and date settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve GPS accuracy and real-time tracking
  • Add more customization options for watch faces and settings
  • Provide better instructions and customer support
  • Offer a one-time fee to remove ads instead of a subscription

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Parental Control App

Subscriptions10
  • Kidslox Premium$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • 1 Month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Kidslox - 1 Month$5.991 Month
  • 1 Month$7.991 Month
  • 6 Months$19.996 Months
  • 3 Months$19.993 Months
  • Kidslox - 12 months$49.991 Year
  • Kidslox - 12 months$79.991 Year
5 purchases

SeTracker2

Subscriptions3
  • Remove ads for 1 month3 variants$0.491 Month
  • Remove ads for 6 months$1.996 Months
  • Remove ads for 12 months4 variants$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove ads for 12 months$3.99
  • Permanently remove ads$5.99

Questions

Is Parental Control App free?
Parental Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SeTracker2 free?
SeTracker2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parental Control App or SeTracker2?
Parental Control App is rated higher. Parental Control App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while SeTracker2 averages 3.2 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Parental Control App or SeTracker2 have ads?
SeTracker2 shows ads; Parental Control App does not.
Which is updated more often, Parental Control App or SeTracker2?
Parental Control App ships an update every 3 weeks, and SeTracker2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Parental Control App was updated on November 4, 2026 and SeTracker2 on November 4, 2026.

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