Parental controls for safer screen time and smarter alerts.
KidsHalo brings screen time, app and web filtering, location, and AI safety alerts into one calm parent dashboard. Create your account, pair your child's device, and manage protection from anywhere.
No credit card. Parent apps on Android and iPhone, plus web. Full child protection on Android; limited on iPhone.
Today · Maya, 12
2h 14m of screen time
TikTok
47m
Roblox
38m
Messages
21m
A message in Instagram DM mentions meeting in person with someone Maya hasn't talked to before. Review suggested.
Set up protection in three steps
STEP 01
Create your parent account
Start free for one child—no credit card required.
STEP 02
Install and pair
Add the child app, enter the pairing code, and choose the protections you need.
STEP 03
Manage from anywhere
Set limits, review alerts, check location, and respond to requests from the parent app or web.
Everything in one app
Six pillars. One calm dashboard.
Screen time & schedules
Daily limits, bedtime, school hours, per-app caps, and reward time.
App & web filtering
Block adult, gambling, social, and 20+ categories. Custom allow/block lists.
Location & geofences
Live location, place alerts on enter/leave, and a 14-day history.
AI safety alerts
We scan for bullying, self-harm, predator grooming, and risky content.
Insightful reports
Daily and weekly summaries — top apps, categories, and trends.
Family chat & requests
Kids request extra time or unblock; you approve in one tap.
How we stack up
Compare the capabilities that matter, then read the full guides for pricing, platform limits, and the best fit for your family.
| Qustodio | Bark | Canopy | KidsHalo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen time & schedules | — | |||
| App & web filtering | ||||
| Location & geofences | — | |||
| AI message scanning | — | — | ||
| Family chat & requests | — | — | ||
| Starts at | $59.95/yr | $49/yr (Jr) | $87.99/yr | $28.99/yr |
The Family Link question
Why not just use Family Link?
Google Family Link is fine for a 7-year-old with their first tablet. The wheels come off the moment your kid joins a group chat, downloads a sideloaded app, or starts getting DMs from strangers in a game.
KidsHalo was built for the messy middle — tweens and teens — where filtering alone isn't enough. You need to know what conversations are happening, who's reaching out, and when to step in. That's what our AI safety engine does, and what Family Link has never been able to ship.
Designed around AI safety, not just timers
Family Link counts minutes. KidsHalo flags the bullying message that came in during those minutes.
Built for two parents, not one Google account
Invite a co-parent, share triage, and stop forwarding screenshots in text threads.
You own the data — not an ad company
No ad targeting, no profile building. Export or delete everything in one click.
Parent access beyond one ecosystem
Use the parent experience on Android, iPhone, or web. Child protection is full on Android and limited on iPhone.
- AI message scanning (bullying, predator, self-harm)
- Parent access across phone and webGoogle ecosystemAndroid, iPhone, web
- Real triage queue with snooze, assign, resolve
- Co-parent invites with role permissions
- Geofencing with arrival/leave alertsBasic location
- Family chat for unlock requests
- Weekly digest emails parents actually read
- Child protection coverageAndroid + ChromebookFull on Android; limited on iPhone
- Your data is the productOwned by an ad companyEncrypted, exportable, deletable any time
Fair pricing. No surprises.
Start with a Free Forever plan for one child, then upgrade only when your family needs more.
Free Forever
$0/forever
Real parental controls, no expiry
- 1 child profile
- Daily screen-time limits & bedtime
- Core content filtering (adult, gambling, violence)
- Live dashboard & weekly digest email
- 1 paired device
Free Forever is genuinely free — no credit card, no expiry. Upgrade only when you outgrow it.
Questions, answered
Do I need to install something on my child's phone?+
Yes. Install and pair the KidsHalo child app to enforce protection. Child protection is full on Android and limited on iPhone; parents can use KidsHalo on Android, iPhone, or the web.
What can the AI detect?+
Bullying, self-harm signals, predator grooming patterns, adult content, drugs, violence, hate, and scams. We summarize the risk in plain language and suggest next steps.
Is my child's data private?+
Data is encrypted at rest, stored only as long as you need it, and only your family's parents can access it. We never sell data.
Will it work on iPhone?+
Yes. The parent app is available on iPhone. Child protection is full on Android and currently limited on iPhone because Apple restricts some monitoring and enforcement features.