We tested the top providers in Parental Control to help you make the right choice.
Our top picks based on specific use cases and needs.
Comprehensive platform for managing time and content across all devices.
8.9/10
Apple Screen Time Apple's built-in parental control system offering screen time limits, content filtering, and communication controls across all Apple devices through Family Sharing.
8.8/10One of the best visual tools for setting screen time boundaries for kids.
8.8/10
Google Family Link Google's free parental control solution built directly into Android, offering app approval, screen time limits, and location tracking completely free with no premium upsell.
8.7/10
Kaspersky Safe Kids One of the most affordable full-featured parental control solutions, with real-time location tracking, YouTube monitoring, and screen time scheduling at a fraction of competitors' prices.
8.5/10
Norton Family Norton's dedicated parental control solution offering comprehensive web filtering, search monitoring, and time management with 30-day location history tracking.
8.3/10
Bark An AI-powered monitoring platform scanning 30+ apps and social platforms for signs of cyberbullying, depression, and online predators alerting parents to potential dangers.
8.3/10
Net Nanny One of the oldest and most trusted parental control brands, featuring industry-leading AI web content filtering that adapts to new content and categories in real-time.
8.3/10
Mobicip A cross-platform parental control solution working across all devices including Chromebooks, with smart content filtering, homework mode, and daily email activity summaries.
8.0/10The most powerful monitoring tool for ensuring child safety online.
7.9/10Side-by-side comparison of all Parental Control & Child Safety providers we have tested.
| Provider | Overall | Safety | Value | Ease | Price | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qustodio | 8.9 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.1 | $4/mo | Complete Balancing | Review |
| Apple Screen Time | 8.8 | 7.8 | 9.5 | 9.2 | Free | Apple Device Management | Review |
| OurPact | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 9.4 | $6/mo | Screen Time Rules | Review |
| Google Family Link | 8.7 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 9.0 | Free | Android Device Control | Review |
| Kaspersky Safe Kids | 8.5 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 | Free / $14.99/yr | Affordable Monitoring | Review |
| Norton Family | 8.3 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | $49.99/yr | Web Supervision | Review |
| Bark | 8.3 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 8.5 | $14/mo | Social Media Monitoring | Review |
| Net Nanny | 8.3 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | $39.99/yr | Web Content Filtering | Review |
| Mobicip | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.2 | Free / $7.99/mo | Cross-Platform Families | Review |
| mSpy | 7.9 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 8.1 | $11/mo | Deep Intelligence | Review |
Every provider is evaluated across three dimensions:
The Total Score is a weighted average. Read our full methodology →