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Pluckeye vs TheTruthSpy

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.

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.

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TheTruthSpy

Free plan AndroidWeb

TheTruthSpy combines family location, screen-time controls, and notification-based social alerts at no cost. Check which features require its direct-download build before choosing it.

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The facts

	Pluckeye	TheTruthSpy
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, Web
Lowest paid plan	Sliding scale subscription: $7.50 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	3	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	pluckeye.net	thetruthspy.com
On parental control apps	#24 of 107	#28 of 107

Pluckeye: what it does well

Free plan includes all features.
Schedules sites and whole-internet blocking periods.
Accountability partners can view allowed sites.
Supports Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

What to know first

Setup takes time and has a steep learning curve.
Changes and uninstalling are delayed.
iOS, Chrome OS, and Windows Mobile are unsupported.
Free individual technical support is not guaranteed.

TheTruthSpy: what it does well

Free plan includes live location and history.
Offers screen-time budgets, schedules, and app limits.
Includes website filtering and Safe Search enforcement.
Monitors notification counts and can raise keyword alerts.
Account holders can delete monitored data.

What to know first

Only eight of fifteen features work in Google Play.
Some tracking and media features require direct download.
No free trial.
Encrypted message content cannot be read.

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