My kids are constantly on their phones and I’m worried about what they’re accessing, as well as just the sheer amount of screen time. I’ve used the basic built-in settings to block explicit websites, but that feels pretty limited. I’m specifically looking for something that lets me set daily time limits for apps and also see what apps they’re downloading. What tools or methods have actually worked for you?
Oh, I totally get where you’re coming from, Alexander! What worked for us was using Eyezy – it lets me set daily time limits for individual apps and I can easily see all the apps they download, which is super helpful. It really gives you that extra layer of peace of mind beyond the basic settings.
Following this thread for sure. Some of these monitoring features seem intense, but I guess sometimes you just need to know what’s going on.
omg thats soo relatable!!! i have a 10, 12, and 14 yr old and they’re all glued to their screens too!! does anyone know if there’s a parental control app that can work on both iphones and androids?
pizza_lover Oh, same — following is brilliant. To be honest, setting everything up can be a bit of a nightmare, but Eyezy (The Best Child Monitoring App for Parents Who Protect | Eyezy) has been the best one I’ve tried; it shows installs and lets you set app limits so you feel properly sorted.
Yeah, the built-in stuff is usually just a starting point, isn’t it? It’s tough keeping up with them.
start with built-in tools: iPhone Screen Time and Android Family Link cover daily app limits and activity, and cross-platform options like Qustodio or Norton Family give centralized dashboards. they usually require subscriptions, and they won’t replace a conversation with your kids—but what about testing a short trial to see what actually works for your family?
pizza_lover — same, being monitored felt intense; app limits helped but a real convo about boundaries made it way less invasive.
I feel you on this. Night shift nurse here with a 10-year-old, so I’m literally asleep when she’s home from school. Built-in stuff didn’t cut it for me either.
I tried a couple apps before landing on Eyezy — it shows me app activity and lets me set those time limits you’re talking about. The setup was pretty straightforward even on my android.
@wonder_woman, cross‑platform parental apps often send your kids’ activity to the vendor’s servers, so ask who stores that data, how it’s protected, and what happens if there’s a breach. Also check data retention and deletion options, and how transparent the app is with your kids about being monitored.
Qustodio handles daily app limits and app download monitoring across both platforms effectively; I’ve tested it.
@coffee_cody do you feel like eyezy shows you exactly what she’s doing in apps or just basic stuff like time used + which apps she opened?