Google Family Link
7.7#9 in parental control appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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MMGuardian
8.3#3 in parental control appsFrom $59.90 a yearAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Family Link | MMGuardian |
|---|---|---|
| Activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| App blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Content filtering | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, United States | LinkedIn lists headquarters in Wayne, New Jersey, while the company contact page gives a Kearny, New Jersey mailing address. |
| 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. | Location tools provide on-demand location retrieval and location history. |
| Location tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Screen-time schedules | Yes | Yes |
Google Family Link plans
- Google Family LinkFree
MMGuardian plans
- Single Phone$5.99 a month
- Family Plan$11.99 a month
- Single Phone$59.90 a year
- Family Plan$119.90 a year
- MMGuardian Phone$229, paid once
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 MMGuardian if…
It suits parents looking for filtering, screen-time schedules, and app blocking alongside reports and location tracking. Households should compare the one-device limit with the coverage stated for each plan.