Google Family Link
7.7#9 in parental control appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Kaspersky Safe Kids
8.8#1 in parental control appsFrom $14.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Family Link | Kaspersky Safe Kids |
|---|---|---|
| Activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| App blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Content filtering | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Location | Parents can see a child’s location on a map when the child is carrying a powered-on, recently active device connected to the internet. | The app offers GPS tracking and location alerts for a child’s device. |
| Location tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Family Link helps parents guide their child’s online experience and build digital habits. | Kaspersky Safe Kids is a parental control app for monitoring children’s online activity and managing their device use. |
| Screen time | Parents can set daily screen time limits and School Time or Downtime schedules. | Parents can manage screen time, set daily app limits, and schedule device use. |
| Screen-time schedules | Yes | Yes |
Google Family Link plans
- Google Family LinkFree
Kaspersky Safe Kids plans
- FreeFree
- Kaspersky Safe Kids (free version)Free
- Premium$14.99 a year
- Kaspersky Safe Kids Premium—
Pick Google Family Link if…
Family Link may suit parents who want to set screen-time routines, manage app and content access, and use location tools for supported child devices. Its supervision is not for iPhones, iPads, or non-Chromebook computers.
Pick Kaspersky Safe Kids if…
Safe Kids suits parents who want website and YouTube filtering alongside app controls, screen-time schedules, reports, and location alerts. Its age-specific settings cover children from 3 through 18, and the free version provides basic monitoring and blocking tools.