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QParental control app for filtering content, limiting screen time and tracking kids
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Filter content and manage kids’ screen time.
3 tools1 with a free plan
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Free, from $5/mo
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Parental control app for filtering content, limiting screen time and tracking kids
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From $6/mo
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Parental controls, content monitoring and kids' phones and watches for families
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From $3.33/mo
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Parental controls, web filtering and screen time limits for family devices
Parental controls
How to choose parental controls tools
Parental control tools mostly do the same three jobs: filter content, limit screen time and show you what kids are doing. What sets them apart is the details below.
- Platform coverage. Make sure the tool runs on the devices your kids actually use. Net Nanny lists Windows, macOS and iOS. Bark lists iOS, Android and web. Qustodio is listed as web-based.
- Pricing model. Qustodio is freemium, so you can start without paying. Net Nanny is paid only, from $3.33/mo. Bark offers a free trial, then starts at $6/mo.
- Filtering vs. monitoring. Net Nanny and Qustodio focus on web filtering and screen time limits. Bark leans toward content monitoring.
- Hardware options. Bark also offers kids' phones and watches. That can help if you're buying a child's first device rather than adding controls to one they already have.
We haven't tested these tools. Check each vendor's current plans and device support before you sign up.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free parental control app?
Qustodio is listed as freemium, so you can use a free tier. Bark has a free trial before its paid plans. Net Nanny is paid only.
How much do parental controls cost?
Among the tools listed here, Net Nanny starts at $3.33/mo and Bark starts at $6/mo. Qustodio has a free tier, and its paid plans aren't listed here.
What should I look for in a parental control tool?
First, check that it supports your kids' devices. Next, decide whether you mainly need web filtering and screen time limits or broader content monitoring. Then compare pricing models: free tier, free trial or paid only.
What are the alternatives to Qustodio?
In this category we list Net Nanny, a paid tool for web filtering and screen time limits on Windows, macOS and iOS. We also list Bark, which offers content monitoring plus kids' phones and watches, with a free trial.