Which Parental Control App Do You Trust Most?

There are so many parental control apps out there — but which ones actually work for real families?

From blocking harmful websites and setting screen time limits to tracking location or monitoring YouTube history, each app has its strengths — and its frustrations.

📱 Popular Options Include:

• Google Family Link (Free for Android & iOS. Helps manage apps, screen time, and device activity)
• Apple Screen Time (Built into iPhones and iPads. Allows app limits, downtime, and more)
• Qustodio (Paid plans with web filtering, reports, and screen time control)
• Bark (Monitors messages, social media, YouTube, and alerts you to risks)
• Norton Family (Strong on web supervision, time limits, and activity reports)
• Kaspersky Safe Kids (Affordable, with filtering, usage tracking, and GPS)

💬 What We’d Love to Know:

• Which app do you use (or have tried)?
• What do you like about it — and what doesn’t work so well?
• Do your kids accept it or try to bypass it?
• Do you feel like it’s helping — or causing stress?

If you’re just starting out and looking for advice, this is a great thread to read through and ask questions.

🧠 The goal isn’t surveillance — it’s creating healthy digital boundaries. The right tool can make this easier. Share your thoughts and experiences below!