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Parental control apps

MenInBlack
MenInBlack Posts: 100 Forumite
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Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a parental control app to limit screen time. The apps I have found on playstore have bad reviews so I haven't tried them.

I'm looking for apps compatible for android and iPhones. 

Any help would be appreciated 😊

Comments

  • Neil_Jones
    Neil_Jones Posts: 9,697 Forumite
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    Any technological solution will be bypassed in two seconds if this is for a teenager.
  • pramsay13
    pramsay13 Posts: 2,188 Forumite
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    I currently use family link by google for android devices. 
  • matelodave
    matelodave Posts: 9,206 Forumite
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    edited 15 November 2022 at 10:49AM
    Just take the phone/tablet/TV away or disable access to the router to stop them getting on line except when it acceptable.

    Alternatively make them pay for it - dont let them have unlimited access, get a paygo sim with a limited data allowance and only top it up once a month, so if they run out then they are stuffed until the next period. It will encourage them to use it a bit more wisely

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