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ParentalEdge
by ParentalEdge
What ParentalEdge is
ParentalEdge is a paid parental-control service from a maker headquartered in Tarneit, Victoria, Australia. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS and the web, combining content filtering, screen-time controls, app blocking, activity reports and location tracking. Its web filter covers 31 categories; 14 harmful categories are always blocked, while other categories can be filtered by age. SafeSearch is enforced on Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo and Yandex, including private browsing. Parents can set daily limits, bedtime locks, per-app limits, scheduled access windows and study mode. Activity tools include feeds, browsing and search activity, usage reports and YouTube video details, with YouTube tracking listed for Android. Location features show the day’s trail and Home or School arrival and departure alerts. The Family Plan supports unlimited family devices, has no listed price and includes a 7-day trial. There is no free plan. The maker says it does not read private messages, supports data deletion, uses encryption and does not sell data to advertisers.
Who it suits
It suits families wanting filtering, schedules, app controls, activity information and location tools across supported devices. The Family Plan is for families, not schools or businesses.
What it does well
- Filters 31 content categories
- Enforces SafeSearch in private browsing
- Includes detailed screen-time controls
- Offers activity and location information
- Supports unlimited family devices
What to know first
- No free plan
- iOS usage cannot reach the parent dashboard
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Family Plan | US$49.99 a year in the US; charged yearly in USD outside India and Australia · Up to 25 devices · 10 children · Schools and businesses excluded | $49.99 a year |
As parentaledge.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
ParentalEdge combines content controls, scheduling, reports and location features in one service. Check the iOS reporting limitation and the paid-plan terms before choosing it.
Facts from ParentalEdge's own pages
- Activity insights
- The product provides activity feeds, browsing and search activity, usage reports, and YouTube video details; YouTube tracking is listed for Android on the pricing page. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Activity reports
- Yes · parentaledge.com, 22 Sept 2026
- App blocking
- Yes · parentaledge.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Compliance
- The maker states that ParentalEdge is GDPR and COPPA compliant. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Content filtering
- Yes · parentaledge.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · parentaledge.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Tarneit, Victoria, Australia · parentaledge.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Google Classroom, Vedantu, Unacademy, and Khan Academy are identified as educational apps allowed by default. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The Family plan is for families and does not apply to schools or businesses. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Location
- The pricing page lists a location map with the day's trail and Home/School arrival and departure alerts. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Location tracking
- Yes · parentaledge.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Platform limitation
- Because of Apple restrictions, iOS app usage cannot be reported to the parent dashboard, though it can be viewed on the child's device. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says it does not read private messages and lets users delete their data at any time. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ParentalEdge blocks harmful content, manages screen time, and provides parents with activity insights. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- SafeSearch
- It enforces SafeSearch on Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, and Yandex, including in private browsing modes. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Screen time
- Features include daily limits, bedtime locks, per-app limits, scheduled access windows, and study mode. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Screen-time schedules
- Yes · parentaledge.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Security
- The maker describes the service as encrypted and says it does not sell data to advertisers. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site lists [email protected] as its support contact. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Web filtering
- The features page says it filters 31 content categories, with 14 harmful categories always blocked and additional categories filtered by age. · parentaledge.com, 12 Oct 2026
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