Qustodio: Detailed Parental Controls, Usage Reports, and Location Tracking

Qustodio is a comprehensive parental control solution that works across virtually every device your child might use. Unlike tools that only work on one type of device, Qustodio has apps for iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, and Kindle. This makes it a strong choice for families where children use a mix of different devices.

The Qustodio dashboard gives parents a clear picture of how much time a child spends on each app, which websites they visit, what they search for online, and where they are located. Reports are organized by day, week, or month. So you can spot trends over time rather than reacting to individual incidents. For example, you might notice that your child's social media usage spikes on school nights, or that they are visiting websites in a category you would prefer to block.

Qustodio's location tracking feature shows where your child's phone is on a map, with a history of recent locations. This is useful for knowing when a child has arrived at school or a friend's house. The app also supports geofencing. You can create a virtual boundary around a location like home or school, and receive a notification when your child enters or leaves that area.

Parental controls include the ability to block specific websites or entire categories, set daily time limits per app or per device, schedule "pause" windows when devices cannot be used, and monitor incoming and outgoing calls and messages on Android devices. Qustodio offers a free plan for one device with basic features, and paid plans starting around $54.95 per year for five devices. A 30-day free trial of the premium plan is available.