Best Parental Control Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Qustodio is ranked #1 of 110 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of OurPact and Kaspersky Safe Kids. The best-ranked option with a free plan is OurPact. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Kids Dashboard at £0.42/mo.
Choosing parental controls often means balancing limits on device use with visibility into activity. Compare app blocking, content filtering, and screen-time schedules with activity reports and location tracking to focus on the controls that matter in your household. Device platforms and device limits help you check whether an app fits the phones or tablets in use. Qustodio, OurPact, and Kaspersky Safe Kids are options to consider across these features. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context; compare them with the device coverage and controls you need for your family.
110 parental control apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Qustodio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$6.08/mo Device platforms: Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, and KindleContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 2 OurPact iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$0.49/mo Device platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android phones, and Android tabletsContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 3 Kaspersky Safe Kids iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 4 Safe Lagoon Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$6.99/mo Device platforms: androidContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 5 Bark iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$4.08/mo Device platforms: iOS, Android, and ChromebookContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 6 Kids Dashboard Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0£0.42/mo Device platforms: androidContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 7 KidSafe360 Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0₹20.83/mo Device platforms: androidContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 8 Mobicip iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$2.99/mo Device platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebooks, and Kindle FireContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 9 FamilyTime iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$2.41/mo Device platforms: Android, iOS, Windows and MacContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 10 Google Family Link Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Device platforms: androidContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 11 Apple Screen Time iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7 Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 12 Wondershare FamiSafe iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$5/mo Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 13 Screen Time iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7 Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 14 MMGuardian iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 15 NetSpy Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5Free Device platforms: androidContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 16 iKeyMonitor iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$9.99/mo Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 17 Net Nanny iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$4.17/mo Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 18 Kids360 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 19 Owly Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4€4.99/mo Device platforms: androidContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 20 Canopy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$8.33/mo Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 21 AirDroid Parental Control iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$5/mo Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 22 DigitalFence Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3 Device platforms: androidContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 23 Kidslox iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$4.17/mo Content filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 24 TheTruthSpy Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3Free Device platforms: androidContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
- 25 Mobile Tracker Free Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3€5/mo Device platforms: androidContent filtering: YesScreen-time schedules: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which parental control app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Qustodio is ranked #1 of 110 with a score of 9.6. OurPact is second and Kaspersky Safe Kids third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Kids Dashboard has the lowest first paid tier we found: £0.42/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.