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Best Parental Control Apps in 2026

Managing a child’s device use can involve setting screen-time schedules, filtering content, blocking apps, or reviewing activity. This ranked comparison also covers device limits and platforms, location tracking, free plans, and starting paid prices, so you can weigh controls against the devices and budget you have in mind. Qustodio, Mobicip, and Kaspersky Safe Kids are the first entries; FamilyTime and OurPact follow. Consider which controls matter most in your household, then check the listed platform and device details to see how the options align with your needs.

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    Qustodio

    by Qustodio
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Qustodio combines content controls, screen-time tools, and activity monitoring across several device platforms. Compare the device coverage and platform requirements before choosing a plan.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $72.94/yr Visit site
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    Kaspersky Safe Kids

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Choose Kaspersky Safe Kids if you want web and YouTube filtering alongside screen-time controls, reports, and location alerts.

    7.7 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Mobicip

    by Mobicip
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Mobicip combines device controls with location tools and family collaboration. Check the plan's device limit and the narrower platform list for app blocking before choosing.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Google Family Link

    by Google Family Link
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Family Link brings screen-time, app and Google service controls together at no cost.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Microsoft Family Safety

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows

    Choose Microsoft Family Safety if your family needs controls for screen time, content, and permissions across Windows and Xbox, with mobile management available through its app.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $12.99/mo Visit site
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    Screen Time

    by Screen Time
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Screen Time brings several monitoring and management tools together, with a free plan and two plans that differ in device scope.

    7.5 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    KidsNanny

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    KidsNanny combines device controls with location tools, safety alerts, and a task-and-reward system.

    7.5 From $2.92/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Kidslox

    by Kidslox
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    Kidslox combines common parental-control functions with support for web, desktop, and mobile platforms.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $4.17/mo (annual) · 3-day trial Visit site
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    Safes

    by Safes
    Free plan WindowsMaciPhone+1

    Safes combines family controls, reporting and location services across four operating systems. The free plan provides an entry point, while Annual includes more listed tools than Monthly.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $5.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    OurPact

    by OurPact
    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    OurPact combines screen-time management, location tools and content monitoring for iOS and Android devices.

    7.4 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Apple Screen Time

    Free plan iPhoneMac

    Screen Time combines device-time limits with controls for content, websites, and contacts. Check the family-group setup and version requirements before relying on the redesigned parental controls.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    iKeyMonitor

    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    iKeyMonitor lists a free basic tier alongside mobile add-ons and a self-hosted business plan.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 3-day trial Visit site
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    KidLogger

    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    KidLogger combines filtering, scheduling, blocking, reporting, and location tools across its listed platforms.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    KidSafe360

    Free plan AndroidWeb

    KidSafe360 combines device controls, activity information, and location tools in a parent dashboard.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from ₹250/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Kroha

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Kroha gathers daily care and development records in a shared family diary, with charts and a pediatrician report.

    7.2 Visit site
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    Nischint

    by Nischint
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Nischint brings content controls, screen-time scheduling, activity monitoring, and location tools together for families.

    7.2 Free plan · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Safe Lagoon

    by Safe Lagoon
    Free plan Android

    Safe Lagoon brings web filtering, time controls, location tools, and several monitoring options together for Android.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo Visit site
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    Kids Dashboard

    by Kids Dashboard
    Free plan Android

    Kids Dashboard combines several parental-control features in an Android service, with a free tier and a larger paid device allowance.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from £5/yr Visit site
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    DigitalFence

    by DigitalFence
    Free plan Android

    DigitalFence brings several common parental-control functions into one Android app. Its free plan, trial, and public beta terms make the listed controls available without a stated charge.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    ParentProof

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    ParentProof combines app, website, and screen-time controls across Android, Windows, and macOS.

    7.1 Visit site
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    NetSpy

    Free plan AndroidWeb

    Choose NetSpy if you want an Android app that combines screen-time controls with filtering, app blocking, activity reports, and location features.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard

    by Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard if you need content filtering, screen-time schedules, app blocking and activity reports for up to 4 child profiles.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Kahf Kids

    by Kahf Kids
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Kahf Kids brings parental controls and Islamic content into one service across web and mobile platforms.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Pluckeye

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

    Pluckeye offers detailed blocking, scheduling, and accountability tools at no cost. Its setup demands time, and its delayed changes and removal are important constraints to consider.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Kids360

    by Kids360
    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Kids360 brings screen-time controls, reports, content management, and location features into a parent-and-child app pairing.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

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