Table of Content<\/h2><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div>\nWhat are the Pros and Cons of Having a Parental Control App?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe use of parental control apps to control the amount of time spent online and the content being accessed had elicited a lot of reactions over the years that has resulted in some parents being shamed for it. Here are some pros and cons of using parental control apps that will help you determine if you should use it or not.<\/p>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- <\/i> Blocking access to inappropriate sites<\/strong> – As we live in a technological era where everything is one click away, parents want the luxury of being able to control the type of content their children are viewing on the internet. Parental control apps come in handy to block inappropriate content such as pornography and violence. Parents can also block access to entire websites such as gambling sites to prevent their children from being exposed to the material being propagated in the sites.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Screen time management<\/strong> – Parental control apps offer parents an option to remotely manage the amount of time spent on a device. Screen time may not be harmful to your child but excessive amounts of time spent staring into a device limits the creativity and social development of your child.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Location tracking<\/strong> – Location tracking can be beneficial when you are unable to get through to your child on phone. Investing in location tracking also comes in handy in the case of an emergency that requires a parent to reach the child as soon as possible.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Protection against online predators<\/strong> – Children are naturally gullible and can be preyed upon by individuals online. In an age where a lot of cybercrime exists, it is important to ensure that a child is kept safe from pages that expose them to the risk of falling victim.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Protection against cyberbullying<\/strong> – Although bullying has existed for decades, the new generation has birthed a new form of bullying that is done behind screens. Installing a parental control app enables parents to flag such activity and report it to the relevant authorities.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Gives parents peace of mind<\/strong> – Let\u2019s admit it. You\u2019ll rest better knowing your child is safe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- <\/i> Strained relationships between parents and children<\/strong> – Your child finding out that you have been accessing private messages and phone calls will strain your relationship. A bigger blow to the relationship will be suffered if your child has been conducting him\/herself appropriately. This will make your child feel like you don\u2019t trust him\/her despite his\/her efforts placed to act responsibly.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Children become more secretive<\/strong> – Installing a parental control app may result in your child becoming more secretive in order to elude your watch. A child may decide to leave their device at home or at a friend\u2019s house to create the illusion that they are tied to the location of the phone while that may not be the case.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Limitation to growth<\/strong> – When you are constantly on your child\u2019s back, you deny them the chance to grow their character and learn responsibility. As a parent, you need to take a step back in order to allow your child to choose a path in life. It is important to trust that what you have instilled in your children will guide them through life.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Can be disabled<\/strong> – Don\u2019t underestimate your child\u2019s ability to bypass the surveillance system you\u2019ve created for his\/her device especially if you are raising a little Einsten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
The Best Parental Control Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you think that the pros of having parental control apps outweigh its cons, below are some of the best parental control apps you should consider to use on your child\u2019s devices.<\/p>\n
1. mSpy – Easiest to install parental spy app<\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.precisesecurity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mSpy-150x150.png\")
Supports:<\/strong> Android, iOS, Mac, Windows<\/p>\nFree Version:<\/strong> No<\/p>\nCost:<\/strong> Starting from $8.33 monthly<\/p>\nmSpy is a parental control app that allows parents to access a child\u2019s calls, SMS and any other messaging apps. Once interest in the app has been established, you are recommended to try the 7-day free demo that enables you to decide whether it is the best solution for your child.<\/p>\n
It is designed to operate on both the Android and iOS platforms. It requires a quick installation process on the target device after which parents are granted full access to everything on the device. As a parent, you are required to adjust some settings to set default behavior of the target device. Once this app is successfully setup you are granted access to sites visited, emails, incoming calls, and calendar. This app also tracks the location of the device and can be used to determine how many times a particular location was visited. In summary, Mspy collects data from the target device and displays it on the control panel that is accessible from any internet browser.<\/p>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- <\/i> Offers an option to hide the app icon<\/li>\n
- <\/i> No changes can be made from the target device<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Easy installation<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Effective customer support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- <\/i> Quite expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n VISIT MSPY NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
2. Norton Family Parental Control – Monitors an unlimited number of devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.precisesecurity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Norton-Family-Parental-Control-150x150.png\")
Supports:<\/strong>\u00a0 Android, iOS, Windows<\/p>\nFree Version:<\/strong> No<\/p>\nCost:<\/strong> Starting from $59.99 annually<\/p>\nThis app requires you to sign up on both you and your child\u2019s phone in order to agree to the terms and conditions before starting.<\/p>\n
When setting up the app, you are required to choose the level of surveillance methods that should be implemented based on the age of your children. To keep your child safe, this app includes 47 pre-blocked categories to choose from. You can choose to alter the categories based on the age of your child. This app offers social media surveillance, time limit and location tracking of your child.<\/p>\n
Since the app will allow you to monitor an unlimited number of devices, you can keep track of all of your children\u2019s devices as well as save some money.<\/p>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- <\/i> Unlimited devices can be monitored<\/li>\n
- <\/i> SMS and contact tracking<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Flexible surveillance levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- <\/i> Offers limited support on iOS<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Not compatible with Mac<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n VISIT NORTON FAMILY CONTROL NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
3. Net Nanny – Blocks inappropriate sites and ads<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.precisesecurity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Net-Nanny.png\")
Supports:<\/strong> Android, iOS<\/p>\nFree Version:<\/strong> No<\/p>\nCost:<\/strong> $54.99 annually<\/p>\nNet Nanny is an application marketed towards parents for keeping tabs on the online activities of their children. It includes time limits and blocking inappropriate sites.<\/p>\n
In addition to blocking inappropriate sites, it blocks inappropriate ads that may appear in authorized sites. When an inappropriate ad is brought up, the entire website is blocked until the ad is removed.<\/p>\n
Net nanny is also known for blurring profanity to prevent your child from reading illicit content and allows you to set surveillance based on the age of your child.<\/p>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n- <\/i> Blurs profanity<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Controls screen time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- <\/i> Does not offer GPS location<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Does not offer notification of child activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Does not track phone calls and SMS<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/ul> <\/div><\/div>\n
- <\/i> Blocking access to inappropriate sites<\/strong> – As we live in a technological era where everything is one click away, parents want the luxury of being able to control the type of content their children are viewing on the internet. Parental control apps come in handy to block inappropriate content such as pornography and violence. Parents can also block access to entire websites such as gambling sites to prevent their children from being exposed to the material being propagated in the sites.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Screen time management<\/strong> – Parental control apps offer parents an option to remotely manage the amount of time spent on a device. Screen time may not be harmful to your child but excessive amounts of time spent staring into a device limits the creativity and social development of your child.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Location tracking<\/strong> – Location tracking can be beneficial when you are unable to get through to your child on phone. Investing in location tracking also comes in handy in the case of an emergency that requires a parent to reach the child as soon as possible.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Protection against online predators<\/strong> – Children are naturally gullible and can be preyed upon by individuals online. In an age where a lot of cybercrime exists, it is important to ensure that a child is kept safe from pages that expose them to the risk of falling victim.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Protection against cyberbullying<\/strong> – Although bullying has existed for decades, the new generation has birthed a new form of bullying that is done behind screens. Installing a parental control app enables parents to flag such activity and report it to the relevant authorities.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Gives parents peace of mind<\/strong> – Let\u2019s admit it. You\u2019ll rest better knowing your child is safe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\nCons:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n- \n
- <\/i> Strained relationships between parents and children<\/strong> – Your child finding out that you have been accessing private messages and phone calls will strain your relationship. A bigger blow to the relationship will be suffered if your child has been conducting him\/herself appropriately. This will make your child feel like you don\u2019t trust him\/her despite his\/her efforts placed to act responsibly.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Children become more secretive<\/strong> – Installing a parental control app may result in your child becoming more secretive in order to elude your watch. A child may decide to leave their device at home or at a friend\u2019s house to create the illusion that they are tied to the location of the phone while that may not be the case.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Limitation to growth<\/strong> – When you are constantly on your child\u2019s back, you deny them the chance to grow their character and learn responsibility. As a parent, you need to take a step back in order to allow your child to choose a path in life. It is important to trust that what you have instilled in your children will guide them through life.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Can be disabled<\/strong> – Don\u2019t underestimate your child\u2019s ability to bypass the surveillance system you\u2019ve created for his\/her device especially if you are raising a little Einsten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThe Best Parental Control Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you think that the pros of having parental control apps outweigh its cons, below are some of the best parental control apps you should consider to use on your child\u2019s devices.<\/p>\n
1. mSpy – Easiest to install parental spy app<\/h3>\n
Supports:<\/strong> Android, iOS, Mac, Windows<\/p>\nFree Version:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> Starting from $8.33 monthly<\/p>\n
mSpy is a parental control app that allows parents to access a child\u2019s calls, SMS and any other messaging apps. Once interest in the app has been established, you are recommended to try the 7-day free demo that enables you to decide whether it is the best solution for your child.<\/p>\n
It is designed to operate on both the Android and iOS platforms. It requires a quick installation process on the target device after which parents are granted full access to everything on the device. As a parent, you are required to adjust some settings to set default behavior of the target device. Once this app is successfully setup you are granted access to sites visited, emails, incoming calls, and calendar. This app also tracks the location of the device and can be used to determine how many times a particular location was visited. In summary, Mspy collects data from the target device and displays it on the control panel that is accessible from any internet browser.<\/p>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n- \n
- <\/i> Offers an option to hide the app icon<\/li>\n
- <\/i> No changes can be made from the target device<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Easy installation<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Effective customer support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\nCons:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n- \n
- <\/i> Quite expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nVISIT MSPY NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
2. Norton Family Parental Control – Monitors an unlimited number of devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Supports:<\/strong>\u00a0 Android, iOS, Windows<\/p>\nFree Version:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> Starting from $59.99 annually<\/p>\n
This app requires you to sign up on both you and your child\u2019s phone in order to agree to the terms and conditions before starting.<\/p>\n
When setting up the app, you are required to choose the level of surveillance methods that should be implemented based on the age of your children. To keep your child safe, this app includes 47 pre-blocked categories to choose from. You can choose to alter the categories based on the age of your child. This app offers social media surveillance, time limit and location tracking of your child.<\/p>\n
Since the app will allow you to monitor an unlimited number of devices, you can keep track of all of your children\u2019s devices as well as save some money.<\/p>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n- \n
- <\/i> Unlimited devices can be monitored<\/li>\n
- <\/i> SMS and contact tracking<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Flexible surveillance levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\nCons:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n- \n
- <\/i> Offers limited support on iOS<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Not compatible with Mac<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nVISIT NORTON FAMILY CONTROL NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n3. Net Nanny – Blocks inappropriate sites and ads<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Supports:<\/strong> Android, iOS<\/p>\nFree Version:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> $54.99 annually<\/p>\n
Net Nanny is an application marketed towards parents for keeping tabs on the online activities of their children. It includes time limits and blocking inappropriate sites.<\/p>\n
In addition to blocking inappropriate sites, it blocks inappropriate ads that may appear in authorized sites. When an inappropriate ad is brought up, the entire website is blocked until the ad is removed.<\/p>\n
Net nanny is also known for blurring profanity to prevent your child from reading illicit content and allows you to set surveillance based on the age of your child.<\/p>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n- \n
- <\/i> Blurs profanity<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Controls screen time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\nCons:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n- \n
- <\/i> Does not offer GPS location<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Does not offer notification of child activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Does not track phone calls and SMS<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i> Does not offer notification of child activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- <\/i> Controls screen time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
- <\/i> Not compatible with Mac<\/li>\n
- <\/i> SMS and contact tracking<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Unlimited devices can be monitored<\/li>\n
- <\/i> No changes can be made from the target device<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Children become more secretive<\/strong> – Installing a parental control app may result in your child becoming more secretive in order to elude your watch. A child may decide to leave their device at home or at a friend\u2019s house to create the illusion that they are tied to the location of the phone while that may not be the case.<\/li>\n
- <\/i> Screen time management<\/strong> – Parental control apps offer parents an option to remotely manage the amount of time spent on a device. Screen time may not be harmful to your child but excessive amounts of time spent staring into a device limits the creativity and social development of your child.<\/li>\n
What are the Pros and Cons of Having a Parental Control App?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe use of parental control apps to control the amount of time spent online and the content being accessed had elicited a lot of reactions over the years that has resulted in some parents being shamed for it. Here are some pros and cons of using parental control apps that will help you determine if you should use it or not.<\/p>\n
\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.precisesecurity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Kaspersky-Safe-Kids-150x150.png\")
Supports:<\/strong> Android, iOS, Mac, Windows<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.precisesecurity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Google-Family-Link-150x150.png\")
Supports:<\/strong> Android<\/p>\n