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10 Best Free Parental Control Apps of 2026
By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · Next review December 27, 2026
Google Family Link is the best free parental control app for most families in 2026: it costs nothing, lists no in-app purchases on the US App Store, and sets daily limits, school time schedules and app approvals. Apple Screen Time suits all-Apple families because its controls are built into iPhone, iPad and Mac, and Qustodio's Free version covers 1 device, with Basic Premium at $59.95 a year as of November 2026. Parents who want alerts about texts and social apps should pay for Bark, which costs $14.99 a month on the US App Store.
- Tools ranked
- 10
- With free plan
- 6
- Cheapest paid plan
- Mobicip, $2.99
- per month billed annually
Comparison table
| Tool | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Screen Time | 01 | 9.1 | 10.0 | Freefree | Yes |
| Google Family Link | 02 | 9.1 | 10.0 | Freefree | Yes |
| Qustodio | 03 | 8.7 | 8.4 | $5per month billed annually ($59.95 per year) | Yes |
| Mobicip | 04 | 8.4 | 8.6 | $2.99per month billed annually | Yes |
| Microsoft Family Safety | 05 | 8.3 | 9.6 | Freefree | Yes |
| FamiSafe | 06 | 8.1 | 7.8 | $4.99per month billed annually ($59.99 per year) | Yes |
| OurPact | 07 | 7.8 | 7.2 | $5.83per month billed annually ($69.99 per year) | No |
| Bark | 08 | 7.7 | 6.6 | $5.99per month | No |
| Norton Family | 09 | 7.7 | 7.4 | $4.17per month billed annually ($49.99 per year) | No |
| Kidslox | 10 | 7.5 | 6.8 | Check price | No |
Click a column to sort. Prices are the cheapest paid plan quoted from each vendor's US pricing page; "Check price" means the US price check is pending.
How this ranking works
One method for every tool. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests. Value carries the most weight.
Full methodThis list is for parents who want to manage screen time without paying, and who need to know what the built-in tools from Google, Apple and Microsoft do compared with free tiers of third-party apps. We compared documented features and published prices for 10 tools using vendor sites and US App Store listings, and ranked them by value first, then features, then ease of use. Value weighs what you get for free against the price of the cheapest paid plan. Prices are in USD as shown on the check date.
The verdict
Google Family Link is first because it covers daily limits, downtime and school time schedules, app approvals and location alerts for free. Apple Screen Time is just behind and is the better pick when every child uses an iPhone or iPad. Qustodio is the strongest third-party free tier, for 1 device, and Mobicip has the cheapest paid upgrade at $2.99 a month billed annually. Microsoft Family Safety is free and covers Windows and Xbox but not iPhones. FamiSafe, OurPact, Norton Family, Bark and Kidslox are paid apps with trials, and they rank lower because this list puts free value first.
- 01Top value
Apple Screen Time
9.1/10Parental controls built into iPhone, iPad and Mac, managed through Family Sharing.
Price
Freefree
Free; built into iPhone, iPad and Mac
“with the parental controls built directly into iPhone, iPad, and Mac” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 10.0
- Features (35%)
- 8.5
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.4
Best forfamilies where every child uses an iPhone, iPad or Mac
Apple Screen Time is the obvious free pick for an all-Apple household because nothing needs to be installed or paid for. Apple's support page says the parental controls are built directly into iPhone, iPad and Mac and are set up through Family Sharing. Time Allowances set a daily budget across categories such as entertainment, games and social media, and Screen Time Schedules decide which apps work before, during and after school, with separate weekday and weekend routines. Ask to Buy and Ask to Browse send approval requests to the parent, and Ask to Browse is on by default for children under 13. Allowed Contacts lets parents approve anyone new in Messages, FaceTime and Phone, and Communication Safety covers photos, videos and live FaceTime calls. It ranks second to Family Link only because it covers Apple devices alone, each child needs an Apple Account, and the newest controls need the 27 releases on every device. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓No download or subscription: the controls are part of iPhone, iPad and Mac
- ✓Ask to Browse is on by default for children under 13 and Limit Adult Websites for children under 18
- ✓Parents approve new contacts before the child can see their messages
- ✕Works only on Apple devices in a Family Sharing group
- ✕Each child needs their own Apple Account
- ✕The newest controls need iOS 27, iPadOS 27 or macOS 27; older devices keep the previous version
- Price:
- Free, built in
- Devices:
- iPhone, iPad, Mac
- Requires:
- Family Sharing and a child Apple Account
- Web filter:
- Limit Adult Websites, on by default under 18
Bottom line: Apple Screen Time is the best free choice for families with iPhones and iPads because its time budgets, schedules and contact approvals are built into the devices. Families with Android or Windows devices need another tool alongside it.
- 02
Google Family Link
9.1/10Google's free parental controls app for supervised Google accounts, with screen time limits, app approvals and location.
Price
Freefree
Free; no in-app purchases listed on the US App Store
“Google Family Link Parental control for your kids Free” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 10.0
- Features (35%)
- 8.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.5
Best forfamilies with Android phones or Chromebooks who want controls at no cost
Google Family Link ranks first because it does the core screen time jobs without any charge. The US App Store listing shows the app as free with no in-app purchases, and it covers daily time limits, school time and downtime schedules, per-app limits and app blocking. Parents can manage Chrome, Google Play, YouTube and Search settings, block sites and require approval for new apps. The free app also shows the child's device on a map, sends alerts when the child arrives at or leaves a place, rings the device and shows battery life. The limits are real: Family Link only works with supervised Google accounts, its tools vary by the child's device, and Google says app updates and previously approved apps skip approval. Older children can take over their own account once they pass the applicable age. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓Costs nothing and the US App Store listing shows no in-app purchases
- ✓Parents can require approval for new apps from Google Play
- ✓Location alerts, ring device and battery level are included in the free app
- ✕Controls only work on supervised Google accounts, and tools vary by the child's device
- ✕App updates, previously approved apps and Family Library apps do not need approval
- ✕Location needs the child's device to be on, recently active and online
- Price:
- Free
- Screen time:
- Daily limits, school time, downtime
- Location:
- Yes, with arrive and leave alerts
- Parent app:
- Android and iPhone
Bottom line: Google Family Link is the best free parental control app for Android families because it sets daily limits, school time schedules and app approvals at no cost. Pair it with Apple Screen Time if your child uses an iPhone.
- 03
Qustodio
8.7/10A cross-platform parental control app with a free single-device version and two Premium plans.
Price
$5per month billed annually ($59.95 per year)
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
“Basic $59.95 /year Same as $5.00/month” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 8.4
- Features (35%)
- 9.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.4
Best forfamilies who want a free start on one device and an upgrade path for several
Qustodio is the best third-party option for parents who want to start free and may pay later. Its pricing page says the Free version protects a single device with basic protection features, while Basic Premium covers up to 5 devices for $59.95 a year, which Qustodio states is the same as $5.00 a month. Complete costs $104.95 a year and adds advanced safety features. The US App Store listing describes web filtering for games, porn and gambling, safe search on Google, Bing and YouTube, daily limits, restricted time schedules, a pause internet button, social monitoring alerts for WhatsApp, Instagram and Line, 30-day activity reports and GPS location. A second parent can be invited to supervise together. The catches: most of that list sits behind Premium, calls and messages monitoring on iOS requires a Windows or Mac computer, and the Panic Button only works on Android. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓The free version protects 1 device with basic protection features
- ✓Basic Premium covers up to 5 devices for $59.95 a year
- ✓Supervise together lets a second parent or guardian set rules
- ✕Most monitoring features need a Premium plan
- ✕Calls and messages monitoring on iOS requires a Windows or Mac computer
- ✕The Panic Button is only available on Android
- Free version:
- 1 device, basic protection
- Basic Premium:
- $59.95 per year, up to 5 devices
- Complete:
- $104.95 per year
- Languages:
- 9, per the App Store listing
Bottom line: Qustodio is the best free third-party parental control app for one device because its Free version works across platforms and Basic Premium covers 5 devices for $59.95 a year. Choose a built-in tool instead if one device is all you need and it runs Android or iOS.
- 04
Mobicip
8.4/10A parental control app with a free Basic plan and low-cost annual plans for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Kindle Fire.
Price
$2.99per month billed annually
Free Basic plan for 1 device; Lite $2.99 per month billed annually for up to 5 devices; Standard $4.99; Premium $7.99
“Lite $2.99 /month Billed Annually” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 7 days
- Value (40%)
- 8.6
- Features (35%)
- 8.4
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.2
Best forbudget-minded families with Chromebooks or Kindle Fire tablets
Mobicip earns its place with the cheapest paid plan on this list and a free tier that needs no credit card. The pricing page lists Lite at $2.99 a month billed annually for up to 5 devices, Standard at $4.99 for up to 10 and Premium at $7.99 for up to 20, with a 7-day free trial of Premium and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The free Basic plan is narrow: the US App Store listing says it covers 1 device with a website blocker and an instant pause for family time. Paid plans add app blocking for apps such as YouTube and TikTok, screen time limits, schedules, a family locator with geofencing and 7-day history, activity reports and uninstall protection. Mobicip states it manages iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebooks and Kindle Fire, which few rivals match. Social media monitoring is a Premium feature according to the App Store listing. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓Free Basic plan needs no credit card
- ✓Lite costs $2.99 a month billed annually for up to 5 devices
- ✓Supports iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebooks and Kindle Fire
- ✕The free Basic plan covers 1 device with a website blocker and instant pause only
- ✕Social media monitoring is in the Premium plan, per the App Store listing
- ✕Paid plans on the pricing page are billed annually
- Free plan:
- Basic, 1 device
- Cheapest paid plan:
- Lite, $2.99 per month billed annually
- Free trial:
- 7 days of Premium
- Refund:
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Bottom line: Mobicip is the best low-cost upgrade for families with Chromebooks or Kindle Fire tablets because its Lite plan costs $2.99 a month billed annually for 5 devices. Its free Basic plan only blocks websites and pauses 1 device.
- 05
Microsoft Family Safety
8.3/10Microsoft's free parental controls for Windows, Xbox and Android, managed from an Android or iPhone app.
Price
Freefree
Free; no in-app purchases listed on the US App Store
“Microsoft Family Safety Screen time & content filters Only for iPhone Free” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 9.6
- Features (35%)
- 7.0
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
Best forfamilies whose children use Windows PCs and Xbox consoles
Microsoft Family Safety is the free tool to use if your children game on Xbox or work on Windows. Microsoft's page lists app and game screen time limits on Windows, Xbox and Android, device time limits on Windows and Xbox, and web and search filters in Microsoft Edge. Parents get notified when a child wants a more mature app or game from the Microsoft Store and when a child asks for more time, and a weekly activity summary shows usage. The US App Store listing shows the app as free with no in-app purchases. Its scope is the reason it ranks below Mobicip: Microsoft says screen time limits work on Windows, Xbox and Android, so iPhones and iPads are not covered, and web filtering only applies in Edge, with other common browsers blocked so the filter works. The iOS app is listed as iPhone only. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓Free, with no in-app purchases listed on the US App Store
- ✓Covers Xbox consoles, which most phone-focused apps do not
- ✓Children can ask for more time and parents approve from the app
- ✕Screen time limits do not apply to iPhones or iPads
- ✕Web filtering only works in Microsoft Edge, and other common browsers are blocked
- ✕The iOS app is listed as iPhone only
- Price:
- Free
- Child devices:
- Windows, Xbox, Android
- Web filter:
- Microsoft Edge only
- Parent app:
- Android and iPhone
Bottom line: Microsoft Family Safety is the best free choice for Windows and Xbox households because it sets device and game limits on both at no cost. It does not limit iPhones or iPads.
- 06
FamiSafe
8.1/10Wondershare's parental control app with screen time, location, web filtering and social media monitoring.
Price
$4.99per month billed annually ($59.99 per year)
Free plan for 1 device; Yearly Plan $59.99 per year ($4.99 per month) for up to 10 devices; Monthly $9.99
“Yearly Plan US$ 4.99 /mo US$9.99 $59.99 billed annually” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 3 days
- Value (40%)
- 7.8
- Features (35%)
- 8.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
Best forparents who want location tracking and driving reports on a yearly plan
FamiSafe, made by Wondershare, combines screen time controls with some of the deepest location features on this list. Its US store page lists a Free plan for 1 device, a Yearly Plan at US$4.99 a month billed as $59.99 a year for up to 10 devices, a Quarterly Plan at $19.99 for 8 devices and a Monthly Plan at $9.99 for 5 devices. The Yearly Plan comes with a 3-day free trial, and all paid plans have a 7-day money-back guarantee. Features listed on the vendor site include screen time, app rules, a web filter, location tracking with geofencing and history, driving reports, an SOS alert, YouTube monitoring and social media content monitoring. FamiSafe says it supports iOS, Android, Windows, Chrome, Mac and Kindle Fire. It ranks behind Mobicip because its cheapest paid option costs more, and in-app purchases on the US App Store show different prices from the website. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓A free plan covers 1 device
- ✓The Yearly Plan covers up to 10 devices for $59.99 a year
- ✓7-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- ✕The 3-day free trial applies to the Yearly Plan only
- ✕The Monthly Plan is $9.99 and covers 5 devices
- ✕In-app prices on the US App Store differ from the website, with listings such as $79.99 a year
- Free plan:
- 1 device
- Yearly Plan:
- $59.99 per year, up to 10 devices
- Quarterly Plan:
- $19.99 per quarter, up to 8 devices
- Monthly Plan:
- $9.99 per month, up to 5 devices
Bottom line: FamiSafe is the best choice for parents of new drivers because its plans include driving reports, geofencing and an SOS alert. Buy on the website, where the Yearly Plan is $59.99, rather than in the app.
- 07
OurPact
7.8/10A parental control and family locator app built around one-tap app blocking and schedules.
Price
$5.83per month billed annually ($69.99 per year)
Premium $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year ($5.83 per month) for 20 child devices; Premium+ $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year; 14-day free trial
“1 year $ 5 .83 Per month. $69.99 billed annually” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14 days
- Value (40%)
- 7.2
- Features (35%)
- 8.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.2
Best forparents who want one-tap blocking of apps and texting
OurPact is built around blocking, which suits parents who want to switch apps off rather than read reports. The US App Store listing describes blocking internet, text messages and apps with a single tap, block schedules for daily routines, a daily screen time allowance, website blocking, new app alerts, geofencing with Places and a family locator. Its View feature captures periodic or on-demand views of the child's online activity. OurPact's pricing page lists Premium at $6.99 a month or $69.99 billed annually, which works out to $5.83 a month, and Premium+ at $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Premium includes 20 child devices, screen time management, location sharing and device safeguards, and there is a 14-day free trial. OurPact sits mid-list because it has no permanent free plan, which matters for this list, and its cheapest plan costs more than Mobicip Lite. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓Premium covers 20 child devices
- ✓14-day free trial
- ✓Texting apps can be blocked or put on rules
- ✕No permanent free plan on the pricing page
- ✕Premium+ costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year
- ✕Premium at $6.99 a month costs more than Mobicip Lite or FamiSafe Yearly
- Free trial:
- 14 days
- Premium:
- $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year
- Premium+:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year
- Child devices:
- 20
Bottom line: OurPact is the best choice for parents who want to cut off apps and texting with one tap because blocking and schedules are its core. Try the 14-day trial before paying $69.99 a year.
- 08
Bark
7.7/10A monitoring service that scans children's texts, email and 30+ apps and alerts parents to problems, with screen time and web filtering.
Price
$5.99per month
Bark Jr $5.99 per month or $49.99 per year; Bark $14.99 per month or $99.99 per year on the US App Store; 7-day free trial
“Bark Jr Monthly $5.99” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7 days
- Value (40%)
- 6.6
- Features (35%)
- 9.0
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.6
Best forparents of teens who want alerts about bullying and predators
Bark is the paid option to weigh if you care more about what your child runs into online than about the clock. The US App Store listing says Bark monitors texts, email, YouTube and 30+ apps and social platforms for cyberbullying, adult content, sexual predators, suicidal ideation and threats of violence, and parents get alerts only when something looks wrong rather than full access to the phone. Screen time schedules control when devices can connect over Wi-Fi and cellular, and the web filter blocks sites or whole categories. On the US App Store, Bark Jr costs $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year and Bark costs $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year, with a seven-day free trial. Bark's own site says the app plan starts at $14 a month and adds unlimited devices and accounts. It ranks near the bottom here because there is no free tier, and this list rewards free value first. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓Parents see alerts about problems rather than everything on the phone
- ✓The Bark app plan adds unlimited devices and accounts, per bark.us
- ✓7-day free trial
- ✕No free plan
- ✕Full Bark costs $14.99 a month on the US App Store
- ✕Built-in controls on a Bark Phone need a $360 device plus plans from $29 a month
- Bark Jr:
- $5.99 per month or $49.99 per year
- Bark:
- $14.99 per month or $99.99 per year
- Free trial:
- 7 days
- Monitored apps:
- 30+
Bottom line: Bark is the best choice for parents of teens who want alerts about bullying, predators and self-harm because it scans texts, email and 30+ apps. It has no free plan, so start with the 7-day trial.
- 09
Norton Family
7.7/10Gen Digital's parental control service for Windows, iOS and Android, also included in Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium.
Price
$4.17per month billed annually ($49.99 per year)
$49.99 per year on the US App Store; included with Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium
“Yearly Plan $49.99” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14 days
- Value (40%)
- 7.4
- Features (35%)
- 8.0
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.8
Best forfamilies who already pay for Norton 360 Deluxe or Premium
Norton Family is the natural pick for households that already pay for Norton 360 Deluxe or Premium, since Norton says those plans include it. Bought alone, the US App Store lists a Yearly Plan at $49.99, about $4.17 a month, with a 14-day trial version. Norton's product page describes web supervision with site blocking, search supervision that shows the terms a child searches, video supervision of YouTube.com, School Time for remote learning, time supervision schedules and location supervision with 30 days of history. Reports arrive weekly or monthly by email, and parents can manage everything from a browser. The limits keep it below the free tools: Norton Family installs on children's Windows, iOS and Android devices only, app supervision covers Android and Windows, video supervision needs a browser extension or the Norton Browser, and location features are not offered in every country. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓Already included in Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 Premium
- ✓Parents can manage settings from a browser at my.Norton.com
- ✓Weekly and monthly reports by email
- ✕No permanent free plan; the App Store lists a 14-day trial
- ✕App supervision works on Android and Windows, not iOS
- ✕Location supervision is not available in all countries
- Price:
- $49.99 per year (US App Store)
- Child devices:
- Windows, iOS, Android
- Free trial:
- 14 days
- Bundles:
- Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium
Bottom line: Norton Family is the best choice for Norton 360 Deluxe or Premium subscribers because it is already included in those plans. Families without Norton get more free features from Family Link or Screen Time.
- 10
Kidslox
7.5/10A screen time app that locks and schedules up to 10 family devices from one paid account.
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 3 days
- Value (40%)
- 6.8
- Features (35%)
- 7.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
Best forfamilies who want screen time rewards for chores
Kidslox is a straightforward screen time app whose best idea is rewarding chores with extra time. The US App Store listing describes daily limits, weekly schedules for homework, dinner and bedtime, a Screen Time Rewards feature for completed chores, app blocking, a web filter for gambling, violence and adult content, and the ability to block internet access, in-app purchases and social networks. A location tracker sends notifications when children leave or arrive at preset zones. One paid account controls up to 10 devices, a Kidslox PIN stops children changing the rules, and the app carries no ads. Kidslox also sells a lifetime subscription that does not auto-renew. It ranks last because the free trial lasts only 3 days, there is no permanent free plan, and we could not confirm a USD price on the vendor's pricing page, so check the price in the app before you subscribe. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests.
- ✓One paid account controls up to 10 devices
- ✓A Kidslox PIN stops children changing restrictions
- ✓No advertisements in the app
- ✕No permanent free plan; the free trial lasts 3 days
- ✕USD pricing could not be confirmed on the vendor site from our check
- ✕Each controlled device needs the app installed
- Free trial:
- 3 days
- Devices:
- Up to 10 per paid account
- Ads:
- None
- Lifetime option:
- One-off payment, no auto-renewal
Bottom line: Kidslox is the best choice for families who want to trade screen time for chores because its Screen Time Rewards feature is built in. Its 3-day trial is short, so set up every device on day one.
What to check before you pay
Start with the tool built into your child's device
Apple Screen Time is built into iPhone, iPad and Mac, Google Family Link supervises Android phones and Google accounts, and Microsoft Family Safety handles Windows and Xbox. All three are free, so try the one that matches your child's device before paying for an app.
Mixed devices are where paid apps earn their price
The built-in tools stop at their own platforms: Microsoft Family Safety does not limit iPhones, and Screen Time only covers Apple devices. Qustodio Basic Premium ($59.95 a year for 5 devices) and Mobicip Lite ($2.99 a month billed annually for 5 devices) manage Android, iOS and Windows from one dashboard.
Read what the free tier actually includes
Third-party free tiers are narrow. Qustodio's Free version covers 1 device with basic protection, Mobicip Basic covers 1 device with a website blocker and instant pause, and FamiSafe's Free plan covers 1 device. OurPact, Norton Family, Bark and Kidslox have trials rather than free plans.
Decide between limits and monitoring
Screen time tools set limits and block apps. Monitoring tools such as Bark scan texts, email and 30+ apps and alert parents to bullying or predators, which costs money: Bark is $14.99 a month on the US App Store and Qustodio's social alerts sit in its paid plans.
Check device counts before you upgrade
Paid plans cap devices: Mobicip Lite covers 5, FamiSafe Yearly 10, Kidslox 10 and OurPact Premium 20 child devices. Count every phone, tablet and laptop your children use before picking a plan.
FAQ
What is the best free parental control app?
Google Family Link is the best free parental control app for most families. It sets daily time limits, school time and downtime schedules, app approvals and location alerts, and the US App Store lists it as free with no in-app purchases.
Is there a completely free parental control app?
Yes. Google Family Link, Apple Screen Time and Microsoft Family Safety are free with no paid tier. Apple's Screen Time controls are built directly into iPhone, iPad and Mac, so nothing needs to be downloaded.
Is Apple Screen Time enough for parental controls?
Yes, for families where every child uses Apple devices. Screen Time includes Time Allowances, Screen Time Schedules, Ask to Buy, Ask to Browse and contact approvals in Messages, FaceTime and Phone, but it does not cover Android or Windows devices.
Does Qustodio have a free version?
Yes. Qustodio's Free version protects 1 device with basic protection features. Basic Premium costs $59.95 a year for up to 5 devices and Complete costs $104.95 a year.
What is the cheapest paid parental control app?
Mobicip Lite is the cheapest paid plan on this list at $2.99 a month billed annually for up to 5 devices. Norton Family is $49.99 a year on the US App Store, about $4.17 a month.
Can Microsoft Family Safety limit screen time on an iPhone?
No. Microsoft says its screen time limits work on Windows, Xbox and Android, and the iPhone app is used to manage those devices rather than limit the iPhone itself.
Is Bark free?
No. Bark has a 7-day free trial, then Bark Jr costs $5.99 a month and Bark costs $14.99 a month on the US App Store. It monitors texts, email, YouTube and 30+ apps for issues such as cyberbullying.
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