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Child Phone Monitoring App For Parents
The child version of Family Link only runs on devices with Android 7 or later (with limited support on some devices running Android 5.1 and later), so it’s best used with newer Android smartphones. The parent version runs on Android 4.4 devices and higher as well as iPhones.
Touted as the "next generation baby monitor" from Engadget, this camera/video app allows you to keep tabs on your baby's crib. Other features include password-protected audio and video, audio alerts, and infrared night mode, but only specific cameras (mostly Y-Cam and WiFi Baby) are compatible with this app. Check WiFiBaby.com and SunshineApps.com before purchasing Baby Monitor HD to make sure you have the correct combination of hardware and software. After purchase, Engadget.com has detailed setup instructions. ($9.99; available on IOS only with specific cameras)
If you decide your child is ready, have them help you set clear rules. Be prepared to set firm rules on things that matter most to you, but be open to negotiating rules such as how to earn more screen time. This allows your child to contribute to the process and gives them a personal reason to follow the rules. You can even consider using something like ConnectSafely’s Family Contract for Smartphone Use, which sets specific rules and responsibilities for children and parents.
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Oddly enough, some companies charge different rates for the Android and iOS versions of their apps, so it’s a good idea to check that your subscription covers your operating system of choice. Naturally, companies that only cover one device per subscription aren’t as good of a value as those that let you monitor multiple devices.
The web-filtering tools are impressive, even if they only work for Qustodio's own mobile browser. And Qustodio has added some time-management features to its iOS app, which, while limited, are still welcome.
In addition, you can block phone numbers you don’t want your children sending or receiving texts or calls from. Net Nanny also alerts you if your child searches for certain keywords using their cell phone’s internet browser. The Net Nanny Family Protection Pass covers five mobile devices for $59.99 a year, making it one of the most affordable parental control apps available.
SecureTeen is an effective way of protecting your kids from cyber bollies, mature content, violent games and stalking. SecureTeen has been designed to make parents feel safer for their children and monitor their day to day phone activities.
I was disappointed with My Mobile Watchdog's location features. Location-logging data was infrequently updated, and geofencing was impossible to set up. The web-filtering tools are unrefined, and you can only block specific sites one by one instead of restricting entire categories of websites. Still, I do like the way My Mobile Watchdog breaks down a child's mobile activities on its dashboard.
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Parental control apps are subscription services, so you pay a yearly fee to use them. On average, you can expect to pay around $60 per year for most popular apps, including Qustodio and Net Nanny. However, some services cost as little as $30 a year or as much as $100 a year.