Combine everyday Android boundaries with family location and optional home filtering.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
Choose FamilyAtlas for Android app limits, SafeSearch, YouTube Restricted Mode and family location, with separate accounts for parents. The optional HomeControl gateway adds schedules and filtering for the devices sharing your home internet.
The available controls support family routines; image analysis has a separate readiness status. iPhone picture checks remain Preview, and Android picture checks await a validated model. FamilyAtlas does not claim to inspect every image or private message.
Check support for your family’s devices →| What matters | FamilyAtlas | Canopy |
|---|---|---|
| Price context | Family $9.99/month or $79.99/year. Family + Home, with HomeControl, $12.99/month or $119.99/year. Planned launch pricing; FamilyAtlas is not publicly available yet. HomeControl also needs a Brume 2 (about $80 on Amazon), bought separately. Pricing → | From $8.33/mo (1 device), $9.99/mo (3), $12.50/mo (up to 10), billed annually; 7-day trial. Check official offer ↗ |
| Platforms | Android controls and core HomeControl features are available in early access. iPhone & iPad, Windows, macOS and advanced home features remain in preview. The Chrome extension is not yet in the Chrome Web Store. Device by device → | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension |
| Before choosing | Confirm early-access availability and supported permissions for each child device. | Check the current vendor plan, supported OS versions and installation requirements. |
Plans are priced by device: 1, 3 or up to 10, billed annually, with a 7-day trial. On iPhone, some protections need a device passcode, per-app management approval or a supervised setup.
The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). Canopy cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 13 offered, 7 partly offered, 56 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Canopy |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredPer-app daily limits and scheduled pauses; no overall device daily cap foundSource ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsApp limits apply the same every day |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedDaily limit per used app; iOS requires device passcodeSource ↗ |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | Not found in docsCategories can be filtered or blocked, not time-limited |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedRecurring internet pauses by weekday, e.g. bedtimeSource ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredScheduled pause (formerly Focus Time) can cover study time; full internet pauseSource ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedBlock any app per device; iOS may need per-app management approvalSource ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredApps can be temporarily marked Limitless (exempt from app limits)Source ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedChild requests 5/15/30 min from block page; app limits onlySource ↗ |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedPause Internet toggle; Android and iPhone onlySource ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedRemoval Prevention on Android/Mac/Windows; iOS alerts or supervised setupSource ↗ |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Offered14-day daily screen time; per-app usage for today onlySource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Canopy |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | OfferedPer-category levels: unfiltered, filtered, enhanced, blockedSource ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedCustom rules per website: block, unfilter or stricter filteringSource ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsYouTube is a category that can be filtered or blocked |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | Not found in docsHelp center states browsing history is not saved or reported |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | Partly offeredAdult category covers proxy-avoidance sites; DuckDuckGo blocked by defaultSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Canopy |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | Partly offeredHomepage lists alerts on sensitive topics; help center says texts not scannedSource ↗ |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | OfferedNudity detection in saved photos; prevention on Android, alerts on iOSSource ↗ |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | Partly offeredSmart Tips give blog-based guidance per dashboard section, not per alertSource ↗ |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsHelp center states emails are not scanned |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | Not found in docsHelp center states texts and calls are not scanned |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | Partly offeredHomepage lists message alerts; help center says non-browser app content not scannedSource ↗ |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Not found in docsFlagged photos can be sent for parental review; on-device analysis not stated |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Canopy |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedReal-time GPS map of the protected deviceSource ↗ |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedEnter/leave alerts for saved addresses (~150 m radius)Source ↗ |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Canopy |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Canopy's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsAccountability partner can approve requests; co-manager role not documented |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedSmart Tips link to blog guidance on screen habits and safetySource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Canopy |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router or network product; filtering is per device |
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in Canopy’s official documentation. That is not proof Canopy lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
Canopy’s official sources list these, while FamilyAtlas does not have them, or has them only in preview where they are fully offered.
Test a school resource, a blocked app, a normal YouTube video and a Shorts video where supported. Check what happens away from home, without connectivity and after a permission changes. A feature name alone does not establish reliable coverage on your device.
US-dollar prices where shown. Offers, taxes, shipping, renewal terms and availability may change. We do not claim to be the cheapest option or the right fit for every family. FamilyAtlas capabilities are limited by the published early-access support notes; statuses marked Preview still need validation or distribution approval.
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