balanced family controls and reporting
risk alerts across messages and social activity
cross-platform screen time and location tools
web filtering and scheduled device routines
web supervision and school-time routines
Qustodio combines web filtering, screen time, alerts, location tools and family privacy and is our leading choice for balanced family controls and reporting.
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balanced family controls and reporting
risk alerts across messages and social activity
cross-platform screen time and location tools
web filtering and scheduled device routines
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| Qustodio | Bark | FamiSafe | Mobicip | Norton Family | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | balanced family controls and reporting | risk alerts across messages and social activity | cross-platform screen time and location tools | web filtering and scheduled device routines | web supervision and school-time routines |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Chromebook | iOS, Android, supported family devices | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Chromebook, Fire OS | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Chromebook | Windows, Android, iOS features vary |
| Highlight | Screen time, web filters, reports and location | Content alerts + screen time + location | Screen time, location and content filtering | Web filters, app controls and schedules | Web supervision, time tools and reports |
| Coverage | Multiple child devices | Texts, email, web and supported social apps | Multiple family devices | Family device management | Family supervision tools |
| Privacy / fees | Family account and child data | Sensitive family monitoring data | Family account and location data | Family account and usage data | Family account and child activity data |
| Trial / refund | Free / premium terms vary | Trial / plan terms vary | Trial terms vary | Trial terms vary | Bundled / standalone terms vary |
| Support | Help center + support | Help center + support | Help center + support | Help center + support | Norton support |
| Plan model | Free + subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription / bundle |
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We compare strengths, limitations and ideal user profiles.
balanced family controls and reporting
balanced family controls and reporting
risk alerts across messages and social activity
risk alerts across messages and social activity
cross-platform screen time and location tools
cross-platform screen time and location tools
web filtering and scheduled device routines
web filtering and scheduled device routines
web supervision and school-time routines
web supervision and school-time routines
We combine web filtering, screen time, alerts, location tools and family privacy in the total score.
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It depends on your needs. Our ranking combines web filtering, screen time, alerts, location tools and family privacy.
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Age-appropriate transparency and family rules are generally healthier than secret monitoring. Follow local law and platform rules.
We combine web filtering, screen time, alerts, location tools and family privacy, then review limitations and plan differences.
Qustodio is the balanced pick; Bark and FamiSafe are strong alternatives for different needs.
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