18.8
Android app filters content and limits screen time; versions are listed for iOS, Mac, web and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Parental Control Apps in 2026
Kaspersky Safe Kids leads this chart of 107 (8.8/10, free plan). Qustodio is next (8.6/10, free plan), and OurPact is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.2/10). Parental control apps help families manage a child’s device use, with features such as content filtering and screen-time schedules. The choice depends on Android support and which controls you need. Before choosing, look at whether the child’s Android device is supported and what each app offers for blocking apps, reviewing activity, tracking location, setting device limits and pricing. Android availability does not…
28.6
Qustodio is parental-control software for managing children’s device use across Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, and Kindle.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
38.3
Android app provides content filters, with versions for iOS, Mac, web and Windows.
AndroidiOSWeb
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8.2From $69.99 a year - 5
8.0From $2.99 a month - 6
FamilyTime
Android app filters content and sets time limits and app restrictions; also for iOS, Mac and Windows.
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows8.0From $2.41 a month - 77.9From $6.99 a month
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KidsNanny
Android app filters content, sets schedules and restricts apps; versions are listed for iOS, Mac and web.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.8From $35 a year - 9
Google Family Link
Android app filters content; Google also lists iOS and web versions.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.7Free plan - 10
Bitdefender Parental Control
Bitdefender Parental Control helps parents manage children’s online activity with content filtering, app blocking, screen-time schedules, location…
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.7From $79.99 a year - 11
KidSafe360
Android app filters content, sets schedules, blocks apps and provides activity reports; web is also listed.
Free planAndroidWeb7.7From ₹2,999 a year - 12
Family Orbit
Android app for filters, time limits, app controls and usage summaries; also iOS, Mac, web and Windows.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.7From $89.95 a year - 13
Blokada
Blokada is an open source privacy app suite that combines ad blocking, parental controls, and VPN services.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.7From €5 a month - 14
7.6From $49 a year - 15
ParentalEdge
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.6From $49.99 a year - 16
Circle Parental Controls
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.6From $7.49 a month - 17
CuriOra
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.6Free plan - 18
Norton Family
Android app filters content, sets schedules and restricts apps; also for iOS, web and Windows.
AndroidiOSWebExtension7.5From $49.99 a year - 19
Net Nanny
No Android app; available on iOS, Mac, web and Windows with filtering, schedules and app blocking.
iOSWebmacOSWindows7.5From $39.99 a year - 20
Salfeld Child Control
Android app for filters, time limits, app controls and usage summaries; also web and Windows.
AndroidWebWindows7.5€2,995 one-time - 21
Kroha
Android app for filters, time limits, app controls, usage summaries and location; also iOS and web.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.5Free plan - 22
SentryPC
Android app for filters, time limits, app controls, usage summaries and location; also Mac and web.
AndroidWebmacOSWindows7.5From $69.95 a year - 23
iKeyMonitor
Android app for filters, time limits and usage summaries; also iOS, web, Windows and Mac.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows7.5From $10 a month - 24
Kids Place
Free planAndroidWindows7.5From $24.99 a year - 25
Mobile Fence
AndroidWeb7.5From $56.70 a year
Choosing well
Does it support Android devices?
Check the platform details for the child’s device before choosing. Android availability is listed for apps such as Kaspersky Safe Kids, Qustodio and Google Family Link.
Android support does not establish Xiaomi- or HyperOS-specific compatibility.
Which parental controls do I need?
Consider which features your family needs, including content filters, screen-time schedules, app blocking, activity reports and location tracking.
Device limits are another comparison point. The listed apps do not necessarily offer the same set of controls.
Can I use it for free or try it first?
Review the plan and trial terms before deciding: Kaspersky Safe Kids has a free plan and a seven-day trial, while Apple Screen Time is listed as free.
FamilyTime’s listed offer includes a three-day trial and starts at $2.41 per month with annual billing.
Questions people ask
What should I compare when choosing a parental control app for Android?
First confirm that the child’s device is supported on Android. Then weigh features such as content filters, schedules, app blocking, activity reports, location tracking and device limits, along with price.
Are any parental control apps free?
Google Family Link and Apple Screen Time are listed as free. Kaspersky Safe Kids has a free plan; review its details to see what is included.
Can I try a parental control app before paying?
The listed trial periods are seven days for Kaspersky Safe Kids and three days for FamilyTime. Trial terms may differ, so check the app’s current details.
What features should a parental control app have?
Choose by the controls relevant to your household, such as content filters, scheduled screen time, app blocking, activity reports, location tracking or device limits.