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6 Best Free Free Parental Control Apps of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

6 of the 10 tools in our best free parental control apps ranking offer a permanent free plan. Apple Screen Time scores highest among them at 9.1 out of 10.

1. 01

   Apple Screen Time

   families where every child uses an iPhone, iPad or Mac

   Free; built into iPhone, iPad and Mac

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 9.1

2. 02

   Google Family Link

   families with Android phones or Chromebooks who want controls at no cost

   Free; no in-app purchases listed on the US App Store

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 9.1

3. 03

   Qustodio

   families who want a free start on one device and an upgrade path for several

   Free version for 1 device; Basic Premium $59.95 per year (about $5 per month) for up to 5 devices; Complete $104.95 per year

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Paid from

   $5

   Score 8.7

4. 04

   Mobicip

   budget-minded families with Chromebooks or Kindle Fire tablets

   Free Basic plan for 1 device; Lite $2.99 per month billed annually for up to 5 devices; Standard $4.99; Premium $7.99

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Paid from

   $2.99

   Score 8.4

5. 05

   Microsoft Family Safety

   families whose children use Windows PCs and Xbox consoles

   Free; no in-app purchases listed on the US App Store

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.3

6. 06

   FamiSafe

   parents who want location tracking and driving reports on a yearly plan

   Free plan for 1 device; Yearly Plan $59.99 per year ($4.99 per month) for up to 10 devices; Monthly $9.99

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Paid from

   $4.99

   Score 8.1

Scores and prices come from our Best Free Parental Control Apps ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com