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FamiSafe

Cross-platform parental control app with a 10-device yearly plan and a free tier that locks the main controls.

83/100

#3 of 10 parental control apps
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

The yearly plan costs $59.99 billed annually, shown as $4.99 a month, and covers up to 10 devices¹.
The free plan covers 1 device and shows website filtering, time limits and app blocking as locked¹.
The vendor lists support for Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android and iOS devices⁷.
The money-back guarantee lasts 7 days¹.
Social app monitoring, live location and geofence alerts come with the paid plans^1,6,8.

FamiSafe suits families with many devices that want filtering, time limits, location and social app alerts on one plan^1,3,4,8. The yearly plan is $4.99 a month for 10 devices¹. The catch: the free plan locks the main controls, the refund window is only 7 days, and Android has more features than iOS^1,9.

Best for: Families who want one yearly plan for phones, tablets and computers.

Where the points come from

Systems18 of 18

Controls33 of 33

Monitoring19 of 19

Terms0 of 2

Price and plan13 of 28

Systems 18 of 18 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Windows PC	YesFAQ: FamiSafe supports monitoring desktop devices running Windows, Mac and Chromebook⁷.	6 / 6
Other systems	macOS, Android, iOS, ChromeOSFAQ lists Android 4.4+, iOS 11+, and Windows, Mac and Chromebook desktops⁷.	12 / 12

Controls 33 of 33 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Website filtering by category	Yes10+ built-in categories such as adult, drugs and violence, plus allowed or blocked sites under Exceptions³.	8 / 8
Block apps and games	YesParents can block individual apps or whole categories on phones; iOS blocking is by category^5,9.	6 / 6
Daily limits and schedules	YesDaily screen limits and scheduled night downtime⁴.	8 / 8
Time limits per app	YesPlan table lists APP Time Limit on paid plans; apps can be set to Blocked, Limited or Allowed^1,5.	3 / 3
Pause or lock from the parent app	YesParents can instantly lock devices⁴; the plan table lists Instant Block¹.	3 / 3
Removal protection	YesFAQ: uninstall protection on Android needs the FamiSafe account password to remove the app⁷.	3 / 3
YouTube controls	YesAndroid parents can block videos or channels and see video history; iOS gets keyword alerts⁹.	2 / 2

Monitoring 19 of 19 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Live location	YesShows the current or latest location of the child's connected device⁸.	6 / 6
Place alerts	YesNotification when the device enters or leaves a geofenced area⁸.	2 / 2
Social media and message alerts	YesScans 30+ social and messaging apps on Android and some iPhone apps such as Reddit; alerts show source and concern⁶.	5 / 5
Activity reports	YesPlan table lists a Usage Report; the home page lists an Activity Report^1,2.	3 / 3
Child requests	YesKids can view their daily limits and request additional time⁴.	3 / 3

Terms 0 of 2 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Money-back period	7Pricing page states a 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee¹.	0 / 2

Price and plan 13 of 28 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Free plan	NoA Free plan for 1 device exists, but the plan table shows website filter, time limit and app block as locked¹.	0 / 8
Cheapest paid family plan	$4.99/moYearly plan, $59.99 billed annually, shown as $4.99 a month beside a struck-through US$9.99; no sale wording or end date shown¹.	9 / 12
Devices on the priced plan	10Yearly plan says protect up to 10 devices; the plan table agrees¹.	4 / 8

The rule behind each line: how we score parental control apps.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

Plan	Price as listed	Per month	Notes
Free1 device	Free¹	$0	Key controls shown as locked
YearlyUp to 10 devices	$59.99/year¹	$4.99	3-day free trial
QuarterlyUp to 8 devices	$19.99/quarter¹	$6.66	Billed every three months
MonthlyUp to 5 devices	$9.99/month¹	$9.99

The pricing page strikes through US$9.99 beside the $4.99 yearly rate, with no sale wording or end date. We priced the yearly plan at the shown $4.99¹.

Strengths

Yearly plan covers up to 10 devices at $4.99 a month¹.
Web filter has 10+ built-in categories plus allow and block exceptions³.
Parents can set daily limits, night downtime and lock devices instantly⁴.
Location tracking includes geofence alerts when a child enters or leaves an area⁸.

Limits

The free plan covers 1 device and shows the main controls as locked¹.
The money-back guarantee is 7 days¹.
On iOS, app blocking is limited to categories⁹.
The yearly price is shown beside a struck-through US$9.99, with no sale wording or end date¹.

Other parental control apps

1
Kaspersky Safe KidsFamilies who want a low-cost yearly plan with a free tier to start
89/100
$2.42/mocheapest paid family plan
2
MobicipFamilies who want low-priced controls on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android and iOS
83/100
$2.99/mocheapest paid family plan
4
Google Family LinkFamilies whose children use Android phones or Chromebooks
81/100
$0cheapest paid family plan
5
QustodioFamilies who want one app across Windows PCs, Chromebooks and phones
77/100
$5/mocheapest paid family plan

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Sources

FamiSafe pricing plan for family, Wondershare FamiSafe. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
FamiSafe parental control app, Wondershare FamiSafe. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Web filter, Wondershare FamiSafe. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Screen time, Wondershare FamiSafe. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
App blocker, Wondershare FamiSafe. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Social apps detection, Wondershare FamiSafe. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
FamiSafe FAQ, Wondershare FamiSafe. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Location tracking, Wondershare FamiSafe. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
YouTube parental controls, Wondershare FamiSafe. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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