For Android users, Google Family Link should be the first pick. Not only does it work extremely well across different Android smartphones, but all of its features are completely free to use — which is nearly impossible to find with other parental control apps that deliver a similar experience.
You can set time limits for individual apps, block content on websites, and manage app permissions straight from the Family Link app. Outside the best streaming services for kids, YouTube stands its ground for entertainment videos by individual content creators. With Google Family Link, you can either restrict certain video content or switch to YouTube Kids altogether.
The user interface matches that of other Google apps like Drive, Maps, and Google Photos, which makes setting up and getting used to Google Family Link a breeze. Where it excels in ease of use and cost savings, Google Family Link’s features pale compared to other parental control apps. Additionally, while the app works just fine on Android, it has limited iOS functionality, so we strongly recommend trying other solutions.
