Keeping kids safe online while respecting their growing independence is a delicate balance. These parental control apps give you visibility and control over screen time, content, and app usage.
The most comprehensive parental control suite. Monitor calls, texts, social media, and web browsing. Set screen time limits per app. GPS location tracking. Works across all devices including school Chromebooks.
Free and built by Google. Set screen time limits, approve app downloads, see device location, and manage content filters. Seamless integration with Android and Chromebooks. The best free option.
Built into every iPhone and iPad. App limits, downtime scheduling, content restrictions, and communication limits. Family Sharing makes setup across devices simple. No extra app needed for Apple families.
AI-powered monitoring that alerts you to concerning content across 30+ apps and platforms without reading every message. Detects cyberbullying, depression, and online predators. Respects kids' privacy while keeping them safe.
Advanced web filtering with AI that understands page context, not just keywords. Real-time content blocking, screen time management, and app controls. Detailed activity reports for parents.
Trusted security brand's parental controls. Web filtering, time supervision, search monitoring, and location tracking. Instant lock feature for emergencies. Clean interface with easy setup.
Simple app blocking and screen time scheduling. Block internet access instantly or on a schedule. Daily screen time allowance system teaches kids to manage their own usage.
Easy-to-use screen time and content controls. Three modes — parent, child, lockdown — switch instantly. Daily time limits with extra time rewards for chores. Fun approach to screen time management.
Wondershare's parental control with driving safety features for teens. Speed alerts, location tracking, and screen time management. YouTube and TikTok monitoring. Good for families with teen drivers.
Hardware + app solution that filters content at the router level for all home devices. Individual profiles with age-appropriate settings. Bedtime and time limits per platform. Manages every device on your network.