Monitor phones, location & apps

We believe parents shouldn't have to read every single message their child sends. Instead, set up tools that track screen time, app usage, and location, and send alerts when something looks wrong.

📍 Location Tracking

Life360

Family Fav

Family-location app that shows where everyone is, with driving stats and geofence alerts.

Real-time map
Arrival & departure alerts
Driving behavior reports

Apple Find My

iOS Native

Built into iPhones. Lets you see where your kid’s device is at any time, and play a sound if it’s lost.

Use "Family Sharing"
Great for Apple households
Free to use

Google Family Link

Android

Tracks Android devices, shows location, and lets you lock a device remotely.

Integrated with Play Store
Remote device locking
Free from Google

⏳ Screen Time & Apps

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Apple Screen Time

Built into iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Lets you see how long each app is used, set daily limits, and approve or deny new apps.

Ask to Buy Downtime Schedules Content Restrictions

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Google Family Link

For Android and Chromebook. Shows screen time, lets you set limits, approve apps, and lock devices instantly.

Per-app Limits Bedtime Mode Activity Reports

Text & Social Media Monitoring

Some tools go beyond simple filtering and can scan texts, DMs, and social media posts for signs of bullying, self-harm, and predators. Instead of reading everything, you get alerts when something looks serious.

Bark Recommended

Monitors texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps using AI. Sends alerts with context and expert guidance.

Learn more about Bark →

Qustodio

Tracks calls and SMS (Android only), plus web and app activity for a clear picture of usage.

Check Qustodio features →

WebWatcher

More intrusive monitoring (screenshots, keystrokes). Best reserved for specific high-risk cases.

See WebWatcher →