FamilyTime vs Qustodio
FamilyTime
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| Figure | FamilyTime | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.41/mo | $6.08/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Parental control apps | 9.1 (#6) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| App blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Content filtering | Yes | Yes |
| Device limit | 1 | 5 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Location tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Premium Discount | FamilyTime advertises 45% off Premium plans. | 10% off Premium with code SMART10. |
| Refund Policy | Refunds are offered within 15 days of purchase if the customer is not satisfied. | Qustodio offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Screen-time schedules | Yes | Yes |
| Social Integrations | Social monitoring includes WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, BiP, Instagram, TikTok, imo, Twitch and Signal chats. | Social monitoring covers WhatsApp, Instagram, and Line; Premium comparison also lists TikTok, Snapchat, and X chat alerts. |
| Supported Platforms | FamilyTime is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows and Mac devices. | Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, and Kindle. |
Plans
FamilyTime
- MyFamily$2.41 a month
- MyFamily3$4.08 a month
- MyFamily5$5.75 a month
- Free TrialFree
In their own words
FamilyTime
FamilyTime is a parental-control service for managing children’s device use, activity, and location. Listed tools include content filtering, screen-time schedules, app blocking, activity reports, live location, visited places, geofences, and teen speed-limit alerts. Parents connect the FamilyTime Jr app on a child’s device by scanning a QR code; settings can prevent the app from being uninstalled. Parent access is available through Windows or Mac dashboards and mobile and web apps. FamilyTime supports Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac, though calls and text-message monitoring are Android-only. Social monitoring covers chats on WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, BiP, Instagram, TikTok, imo, Twitch, and Signal. The service provides 30-day activity reports and says it uses end-to-end encryption for children’s data and is GDPR-compliant. A three-day free trial is listed. MyFamily is $2.41 a month, billed annually at $29 after the trial, for one child device; MyFamily3 is $4.08 a month, billed annually at $49, for three devices; MyFamily5 is $5.75 a month, billed annually at $69, for five devices. Yearly subscriptions renew after 365 calendar days.
Qustodio
Qustodio helps families manage children’s device use on Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, and Kindle. It can filter content, block or limit apps and websites, set time limits and schedules, pause internet access, and create screen-free routines. Activity monitoring covers browsing, social media, location, and more in real time; activity reports and location tracking are also listed. Social monitoring includes WhatsApp, Instagram, and Line, while the Premium comparison also lists TikTok, Snapchat, and X chat alerts. Calls and messages monitoring on iOS requires a Windows or Mac computer. The panic button and certain Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X alerts are Android-only. The free version provides basic protection for one device. Basic costs $72.94 per year and covers up to five devices; Complete costs $104.95 per year and covers unlimited family devices. Qustodio offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and invites free-account users to try Premium features.