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2026 comparison
Parental control apps compared
We put six parental control apps side by side: which child devices each one covers and what it costs. Facts about other apps come from their official websites and help pages, checked on September 15, 2026.
Devices and prices
| App | Child devices | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gardion | Android and Windows | Free on one Windows PC; Family $39 a year; Premium $59 a year |
| Qustodio | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Kindle and Chromebook | free for one device; Basic $59.95 a year for up to 5 devices; Complete $104.95 a year |
| Norton Family | Windows, Android and iOS; no Mac | $49.99 for the first year |
| Bark | Android and iOS | from $14 a month, with a 7-day trial |
| Google Family Link | Android and Chromebook | price not listed on Google’s page |
| Microsoft Family Safety | Windows, Xbox and Android | price not listed on Microsoft’s page |
How to choose
Your child uses a Windows PC.
Gardion, Qustodio, Norton Family and Microsoft Family Safety all cover Windows. Family Link and Bark do not.
Your child has an iPhone.
Qustodio, Norton Family and Bark support it. Gardion, Family Link and Microsoft Family Safety do not.
You want one yearly payment.
Gardion, Qustodio and Norton Family sell yearly plans. Bark lists a monthly price.
Questions parents ask
Where do the facts about other apps come from?
From each vendor’s official website and help pages, checked on September 15, 2026. Prices change, so check the vendor’s page before you buy.
Is there a free option?
Qustodio has a free plan for one device. Gardion’s Free plan covers one Windows PC, and every feature is available for the first 14 days after sign-up.