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parental control app · SafeToNet Limited

Net Nanny

Web filter and screen time app for Windows, Mac and iOS, sold as per-year passes for 1, 5 or 20 devices.

60/100

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

In short

Net Nanny suits families on Windows, Mac and iPhone who want category filtering, screen time and location in one pass. The 5-device pass lists at $79.99 a year1. The catch: there is no Android or Chromebook app, and the pages describe no per-app time limits, place alerts or child requests1,2,4.

Best for: Families with Windows PCs, Macs and iPhones that want category web filtering.

Where the points come from

Systems12 of 18
Controls30 of 33
Monitoring9 of 19
Terms1 of 2
Price and plan8 of 28

Systems 12 of 18 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Windows PCYesPlans and feature pages list Windows as supported; the desktop plan covers Windows and macOS1,2.6 / 6
Other systemsmacOS, iOSPass covers Windows, macOS and iOS; Android, Kindle Fire and Chromebook are listed as not supported1,4.6 / 12

Controls 30 of 33 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Website filtering by categoryYes14 categories set to Block, Alert or Allow, plus per-user allowed and blocked site lists3.8 / 8
Block apps and gamesYesParents can block apps on a child's iOS device; about 125 common apps are covered4.6 / 6
Daily limits and schedulesYesAllotted time per day and set hours of Internet access, which can differ by day5.8 / 8
Time limits per appNot publishedNot published on the vendor's block-apps or screen time pages4,5.0 / 3
Pause or lock from the parent appYesParents can turn off a child's Internet access from their phone or any Internet-enabled device5.3 / 3
Removal protectionYesSupport page for Net Nanny 10 on Windows 10 and above: disabling Net Nanny needs the Parent password10.3 / 3
YouTube controlsYesParents see YouTube video names, length, view date and links to each viewed video7.2 / 2

Monitoring 9 of 19 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Live locationYesFamily Overview Map shows each child's location, with location history by date and time6.6 / 6
Place alertsNot publishedNot published on the vendor's location page; it lists real-time and past locations only6.0 / 2
Social media and message alertsNot publishedFeatures page names TikTok, Instagram, Tumblr and Facebook but does not say parents get alerts about risky content2.0 / 5
Activity reportsYesReports of warned and blocked websites and search terms, plus real-time alerts8; the app-block page mentions app usage reports4.3 / 3
Child requestsNot publishedNot published on the vendor's alerts, features or support pages2,8,10.0 / 3

Terms 1 of 2 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Money-back period14Return policy page: Net Nanny offers a 14 day return policy; it does not name plan types9.1 / 2

Price and plan 8 of 28 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free planNoThe plans page lists only paid passes and no free plan1.0 / 8
Cheapest paid family plan$6.67/mo5-device pass, struck-through list price $79.99 a year billed yearly; $54.99 is a limited-time offer1.6 / 12
Devices on the priced plan5The pass covers 5 devices1.2 / 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
Single Desktop1 Windows or Mac computer$49.99/year list ($39.99 offer)1$4.17All Net Nanny features
Family Protection Pass, 5 devices5 devices$79.99/year list ($54.99 offer)1$6.67Windows, macOS and iOS
Family Protection Pass, 20 devices20 devices$129.99/year list ($89.99 offer)1$10.83Windows, macOS and iOS

The plans page strikes through the list prices beside a '30% Off For A Limited Time' offer; the list price is used for ranking1.

Strengths

  • Block or alert on 14 website categories and keep allowed and blocked site lists per child3.
  • Parents can pause the internet from their phone and set daily allowances and schedules5.
  • Shows YouTube video names, length and view date, with links7.
  • Family Overview Map shows each child's location, with history6.

Limits

  • Android, Kindle Fire and Chromebook devices are listed as not supported4.
  • The offer price is limited-time; the list price of the 5-device pass is $79.991.
  • iOS app blocking covers about 125 common apps, not every app4.
  • No free plan; the plans page lists only paid passes1.

Other parental control apps

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

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Sources

  1. Net Nanny products and pricing, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Net Nanny features, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Website blocker, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Block apps, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Screen time management, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Track location, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. YouTube monitoring, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Alerts and reporting, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. Return policy, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. Net Nanny 10 support, Net Nanny. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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