Connect phone routines with schedules and internet controls for TVs and consoles.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
FamilyAtlas connects Android app rules and extra-time requests with routines for the devices at home. HomeControl brings pause, schedules and service blocking to TVs and consoles through an optional Brume 2 gateway.
Use Android screen-time controls, family location and separate parent accounts today within early access. Native YouTube channel and Shorts controls, the calendar and iPhone features retain their Preview labels until their acceptance checks pass.
Check support for your family’s devices →| What matters | FamilyAtlas | Wondershare FamiSafe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 → | Free (1 device, limited); $9.99/mo (5 devices), $19.99/quarter (8), $59.99/yr (10). 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. |
The free tier covers 1 device with limited features. Paid plans cover 5, 8 or 10 devices depending on the billing term. On iPhone, screen-time limits, app rules and usage reports need FamiSafe Connect pairing with a computer; SMS monitoring on Android needs a sideloaded companion app.
The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). Wondershare FamiSafe cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 28 offered, 6 partly offered, 42 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Wondershare FamiSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedScreen Time Limit; on iOS needs FamiSafe Connect (computer) pairingSource ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedLimits can be customized for different daysSource ↗ |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedApp Rules time limits; iOS needs FamiSafe Connect pairingSource ↗ |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | Not found in docsShows time by app category; no category limit documented |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedDowntime schedules per day; can also apply at specific locationsSource ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredDowntime schedules suggested for study hours; no dedicated focus modeSource ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedBlock/Limited/Allowed per app; iOS system apps can't be blockedSource ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | OfferedNew-install alert; can block new apps until parent permitsSource ↗ |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedAllowed Apps usable during limits and DowntimeSource ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedChild sends request from block overlay; parent can add bonus timeSource ↗ |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedBlock All Apps instantly (Allowed Apps exempt)Source ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | Partly offeredBlock All Apps overlay rather than a device lockSource ↗ |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedAndroid password-protected uninstall; iOS via MDM/app-removal restrictionSource ↗ |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | OfferedDevice and app usage reports; iOS needs FamiSafe ConnectSource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | Partly offeredDaily usage report by email; weekly digest not documentedSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Wondershare FamiSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | Offered10+ categories; only certain browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)Source ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedBlock/allow exceptionsSource ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | OfferedCertain browsers only; Android, iOS, Kindle, ChromebookSource ↗ |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | OfferedBlock videos or channels (YouTube App Control)Source ↗ |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | OfferedYouTube viewing history; also TikTok history on AndroidSource ↗ |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | OfferedCertain browsers only; blocked search terms also shownSource ↗ |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Wondershare FamiSafe |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | OfferedAI + keyword alerts; 32 apps on Android, 5 on iOS; paidSource ↗ |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | OfferedScans locally saved photos; flags explicit screenshots; paidSource ↗ |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | OfferedGuidance page: risk explanation, next steps, sample wordingSource ↗ |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | OfferedAndroid via sideloaded Fammy Plus; iOS via computer sync; paidSource ↗ |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | OfferedBlock specific contacts/numbers; emergency numbers never blockedSource ↗ |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | OfferedUp to 32 apps on Android, 5 on iOS; Dual WhatsApp link; paidSource ↗ |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Not found in docsFlagged photos are uploaded to parent account for review |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Wondershare FamiSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedAndroid, iOS, ChromebookSource ↗ |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedPast 30 daysSource ↗ |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedGeofence enter/leave notificationsSource ↗ |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedChild-app SOS button alerts parents with locationSource ↗ |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsFAQ: SMS and phone alerts are not supported |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | Partly offeredSpeeding incidents vs set limit logged in driving reportSource ↗ |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Partly offeredWeekly summary, per-trip top speed/speeding/hard braking; no scoreSource ↗ |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsFAQ says it cannot force the device to ring |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Wondershare FamiSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedSub-accounts for family members of the subscriberSource ↗ |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredPer-alert guidance with sample conversation languageSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Wondershare FamiSafe |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Wondershare FamiSafe's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in Wondershare FamiSafe’s official documentation. That is not proof Wondershare FamiSafe lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
Wondershare FamiSafe’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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