# Parental Control App vs SeTracker2

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Parental Control App | SeTracker2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-app-kidslox/id914825567/reviews)** | [3.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setracker2/id1136532910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **21.1% of reviews** | 20.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 428 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kidslox Trading Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/914825570) | [安全守护](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008089556) |

## What reviewers say

### Parental Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-control-app-kidslox/id914825567)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kidslox Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Kidslox - 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Kidslox - 12 months | $49.99 | per year |
| Kidslox - 12 months | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### SeTracker2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setracker2/id1136532910)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads for 1 month | $0.49 | per month |
| Remove ads for 6 months | $1.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove ads for 12 months | $2.99 | per year |
| Remove ads for 12 months | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanently remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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