Comparison

Parental Control App vs Authenticator Password

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

Authenticator Password

Securely store your two-factor authentication tokens and manage passwords with this app. It offers automatic setup, support for multiple accounts, and biometric unlock for enhanced security. Enjoy a premium user experience with encrypted iCloud backups and privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA token storage
  • Password management
  • Automatic QR code setup
  • Multi-account support
  • Face ID & Touch ID unlock
  • Encrypted iCloud backup
Features
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Authenticator Password store secure 2FA (two-factor authentication) tokens on your device. A password manager software is a tool designed to help users securely manage and store their various account credentials and passwords. It offers automatic database synchronization by iCloud, respect to privacy and premium user experience. Features: - Automatic setup via QR codes - Support for multiple accounts - Unlock with Face ID & Touch ID - Encrypted Backup to iCloud - Password management Start a free trial to access all premium features - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all premium features - Within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period, the change fee calculated according to the subscription plan will be automatically debited from your account - You can cancel the auto-renewal at any time, if the cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Support: tinfineapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-93bb39abed80415d949ff2c6e584c8fc Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-11bb5af9b81b4fc6983a203a1ecb8938

Screenshots

Parental Control App4 screens
Authenticator Password4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator Password at 4.7 against Parental Control App's 4.3. Parental Control App's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 6) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Authenticator Password sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator Password holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parental Control App has 40K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parental Control App ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator Password every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Parental Control App versus Authenticator Password: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParental Control AppAuthenticator Password
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40K ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings40K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size428 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKidslox Trading Ltd裕涛 兰

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%

Authenticator Password

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

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

Authenticator Password

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Parental Control App

Subscriptions10
  • Kidslox Premium$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • 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
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

Authenticator Password

Subscriptions2
  • Authenticator for 1 week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Authenticator for 1 year3 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Parental Control App free?
Parental Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator Password free?
Authenticator Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parental Control App or Authenticator Password?
Authenticator Password is rated higher. Parental Control App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Authenticator Password averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Parental Control App or Authenticator Password have ads?
Neither Parental Control App nor Authenticator Password shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parental Control App or Authenticator Password?
Parental Control App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator Password every 5 weeks. Most recently, Parental Control App was updated on October 31, 2026 and Authenticator Password on October 27, 2026.

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