Best Parental Control Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Qustodio is ranked #1 of 110 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of OurPact and Mobicip. The best-ranked option with a free plan is OurPact. The lowest first paid tier on this page is KidsNanny at $0.24/mo.
Choosing parental controls means deciding which device rules and visibility fit your household. Compared on activity reports, app blocking, content filtering, device limit, device platforms, free plan, location tracking, paid from and screen-time schedules, the apps set out different controls to review. Qustodio, OurPact and Mobicip are among the names to weigh. Check that the supported platforms match the devices your family uses, then consider whether you need schedules, app restrictions, content filtering or location tracking. Activity reports can help you review device use, while device limits may matter across a household with several devices. Compare plan availability and pricing with the controls you actually need.
110 parental control apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Is your tool on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which parental control app is ranked first on Specifiction?
Qustodio is ranked #1 of 110 with a score of 8.9. OurPact is second and Mobicip third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, KidsNanny has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.24/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.