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Kaspersky Safe Kids vs Screen Time
Both stand on parental control apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Kaspersky Safe Kids if you want web and YouTube filtering alongside screen-time controls, reports, and location alerts. The free version covers basic internet and device-use monitoring, while Premium adds location tracking and other controls. US customers should look elsewhere because Kaspersky says purchase is unavailable to them.
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Screen Time brings several monitoring and management tools together, with a free plan and two plans that differ in device scope. Check whether the one-device Basic limit or Premium's five-device account limit suits your household.
Visit Screen TimeThe facts
| Kaspersky Safe Kids | Screen Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $14.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Screen Time |
| Website | usa.kaspersky.com | screentimelabs.com |
| On parental control apps | #2 of 107 | #6 of 107 |
Kaspersky Safe Kids: what it does well
- Filters website categories, custom sites, and search results.
- Lets parents review YouTube search and watch history.
- Supports app limits and device-use schedules.
- Provides GPS tracking and location alerts.
- Offers settings for three child age groups.
What to know first
- US customers cannot purchase from Kaspersky’s US product page.
- Location tracking and real-time alerts are Premium features.
- Premium plan price is unavailable for US customers.
Screen Time: what it does well
- Offers a free plan and a 7-day trial.
- Includes filtering, schedules, blocking, and reports.
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
- Premium supports up to five devices per account.
What to know first
- Basic covers one device per child.
- The listed device limit is five.
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