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Kaspersky Safe Kids

Parental control app for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS with a free version and one yearly licence for all devices.

89/100

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

In short

Kaspersky Safe Kids suits families who want low-priced filtering, time limits and location on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS1,2. The free version blocks websites and apps and limits computer time, and one licence covers all devices4,6. The catch: it lists no Chromebook support, names none of the social networks it monitors, and the first-year price rises at renewal1.

Best for: Families who want a low-cost yearly plan with a free tier to start.

Where the points come from

Systems15 of 18
Controls30 of 33
Monitoring14 of 19
Terms2 of 2
Price and plan28 of 28

Systems 15 of 18 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Windows PCYesThe product page lists Windows as a compatible system and gives Windows 7 SP1 or later requirements1.6 / 6
Other systemsmacOS, Android, iOSPage lists macOS, Android and iOS; Chromebook or ChromeOS is not listed1.9 / 12

Controls 30 of 33 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Website filtering by categoryYesCategory blocking plus custom allow and block lists2.8 / 8
Block apps and gamesYesBlock or allow apps by age rating or category; an Always-on apps list is also offered2.6 / 6
Daily limits and schedulesYesDaily limits and scheduled downtime2.8 / 8
Time limits per appYesPremium lists time limits on application use4.3 / 3
Pause or lock from the parent appNot publishedNot published on the vendor's features page2; no instant lock or pause is described.0 / 3
Removal protectionYesRemoving the app on Android needs the My Kaspersky login; on iOS the profile needs a PIN3.3 / 3
YouTube controlsYesRestrict search results and see search and watch history2.2 / 2

Monitoring 14 of 19 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Live locationYesLive map of the child's device location2.6 / 6
Place alertsYesAlerts when a child leaves a set safe zone2.2 / 2
Social media and message alertsNot publishedSocial network monitoring is Premium, but no apps are named4,6.0 / 5
Activity reportsYesPremium lists reports on computer time and websites visited; the features page lists daily app-use reports2,4.3 / 3
Child requestsYesKids can request more time or access to blocked sites and apps, on free and Premium4.3 / 3

Terms 2 of 2 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Money-back period30The page offers a 30-day money-back guarantee1.2 / 2

Price and plan 28 of 28 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free planYesFAQ names a free version with website blocking and app management; the support table shows blocking in free3,4.8 / 8
Cheapest paid family plan$2.42/mo$28.99 a year list price (struck out beside $25.99), for 1 user account, 1 year1.12 / 12
Devices on the priced plan100The product page says one account covers all of your children's devices1; the licence guides state no device cap5,6.8 / 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.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
FreeFamilyFree3,4$0Website, app blocking and computer time limits
Premium (Safe Kids)One account, all devices$28.99/year1,6$2.42Shown at $25.99 for the first year

The page shows $25.99 for the first year against a struck-out $28.99, which is also the renewal price1. We priced the $28.99 list price.

Strengths

  • Free version blocks website categories, individual sites and apps4.
  • One licence covers all devices, with no cap stated6.
  • Location includes a live map and alerts when a child leaves a safe zone2.
  • 30-day money-back guarantee1.

Limits

  • Chromebook is not among the listed systems1.
  • The vendor names no social networks that it monitors6.
  • Application time limits and usage reports need Premium4.
  • The first-year price renews at a higher $28.991.

Concerns on record

  • A US Commerce Department determination bars Kaspersky from new agreements with US persons from July 20, 2024; it covers cybersecurity and anti-virus products on a non-exhaustive list, and the page itself does not name Safe Kids7.

What Kaspersky says

Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.

  • Kaspersky says it has taken part in AV-TEST's parental control assessment for 7 years in a row and was rated approved each time1.

Other parental control apps

  1. 2
    MobicipFamilies who want low-priced controls on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android and iOS
    83/100
    $2.99/mocheapest paid family plan
  2. 3
    FamiSafeFamilies who want one yearly plan for phones, tablets and computers
    83/100
    $4.99/mocheapest paid family plan
  3. 4
    Google Family LinkFamilies whose children use Android phones or Chromebooks
    81/100
    $0cheapest paid family plan
  4. 5
    QustodioFamilies who want one app across Windows PCs, Chromebooks and phones
    77/100
    $5/mocheapest paid family plan

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Sources

  1. Kaspersky Safe Kids, Kaspersky. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Kaspersky Safe Kids features, Kaspersky. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Kaspersky Safe Kids FAQ, Kaspersky. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Compare free and premium versions, Kaspersky Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Kaspersky Safe Kids licensing, Kaspersky Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Kaspersky Safe Kids for Windows help, Kaspersky Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Kaspersky Lab, Inc. Prohibition, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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