If you have an iPhone or iPad and want to protect your kids from online predators, scams, cyberbullying and inappropriate content or apps, a parental control app is the answer.
Parental control apps for iOS allow you to restrict access to websites and apps, monitor usage and track phone activity. They can also block social media sites, set time limits and send you usage reports.
Spyx
Spyx offers parents a wide range of features and benefits to keep children safe on the internet. It includes a robust web filter that limits online content and prevents kids from visiting harmful websites, including pornography.
It also has a number of other tools that aren't often found in other parental control apps, like screen time management and a scheduler that lets you set a daily limit for access.
The app can also block or allow specific apps, as well as monitor web history and social media activity. It's not quite as comprehensive as Qustodio or MMGuardian, though, as it can't track text messages and phone calls.
Its filtering capabilities don't rely on simple blacklists, however; it uses advanced text analysis to scan every website that your child visits in real time. It blocks websites that contain adult content, drug-related content, and street drugs, among other things. It also masks profanity on sites by converting it to hashtags, which is a great feature we've not seen in other apps.
Mobicip
Mobicip is a popular parental control app for parents who want to keep their children safe online. It offers features like location tracking, an app blocker, and screen time controls.
Mobicip lets parents set daily screen time limits or recurring weekly schedules for bedtime or family time. It also offers content filters that work with websites, YouTube, and social media.
The company offers a free plan that manages one device, but it also has a premium subscription for up to 20 devices. The premium version includes all the app blocking, screen time, and GPS locator features.
Mobicip also offers a parental advice section with updated lists of dangerous apps, educational apps, and trending apps for teens. It also offers a 7-day trial.
Qustodio
Qustodio is an app that helps you control your kids’ internet use. It can track their devices, block apps and websites, and set daily time limits.
It has a variety of features, including categories-based filtering and website exceptions for questionable sites. Parents can also see their child’s location and receive alerts if they move out of range.
However, it lacks some of the more advanced monitoring options that other apps provide. It can’t monitor text messages or phone calls.
The best part about Qustodio is that it’s free to download and use. It has a user-friendly interface and excellent performance.
To activate it, you need to add your child’s device and set the necessary permissions. You can then choose to allow notification access, reporting and usage tracking.
Bark
Bark is a great option for parents who want to encourage open conversations with their kids about staying safe online, but don't want to actively monitor what they do. It offers a range of features to help you manage screen time, block apps and websites, and set location checks.
It also lets you monitor text, email, YouTube, and over 30 apps to detect issues like cyberbullying, sexual predators, profanity, suicidal ideation, and threats of violence. You can set alerts for each category and each child.
The app is easy to set up and has helpful video tutorials. It also offers customer support. However, it will take a few hours to set up all of your devices.
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