Add family check-ins, location history and internet routines for the connected home.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
FamilyAtlas brings Android screen time together with location history, check-ins and family SOS. Add HomeControl to manage internet access for TVs, consoles and other connected devices through your existing Wi-Fi.
The Family plan includes unlimited devices and child profiles; Family + Home adds the optional gateway. YouTube channel and Shorts controls and the shared calendar are Preview. Use the matrix to compare available features with the controls you already have.
Check support for your family’s devices →| What matters | FamilyAtlas | Google Family Link |
|---|---|---|
| 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; iOS app is parent-only. Child supervision on Android and ChromeOS. 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, 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. |
Free. Child supervision runs on Android and ChromeOS; the iPhone app is for parents only. App approvals cover Google Play, not other app stores.
The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). Google Family Link cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 20 offered, 10 partly offered, 46 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Google Family Link |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedDaily limit on Android and ChromebookSource ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedWeekly schedule with a different limit per daySource ↗ |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedPer-app daily limits; Android 7+ / ChromeOS 83+Source ↗ |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedDowntime (night) and School time schedules; Android 7+Source ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredSchool time schedule with breaks; no separate homework modeSource ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedBlock/allow individual apps; some system apps can't be blockedSource ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | OfferedRequire parent approval for new Google Play appsSource ↗ |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Offered'Unlimited time' apps; calls allowed during School time/DowntimeSource ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsParent can add bonus time; no child time-request listed |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedLock the child's Android device or Chromebook nowSource ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | OfferedLock/unlock from the parent appSource ↗ |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredTeens 13+ need parent approval to stop supervisionSource ↗ |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | OfferedScreen time and time spent by appSource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Google Family Link |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | Partly offeredOnly a 'try to block explicit sites' filter; no category pickerSource ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedApproved and blocked site/domain lists in ChromeSource ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | Offered'Only allow approved sites' in ChromeSource ↗ |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | OfferedLocked on by default when signed in to child's accountSource ↗ |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredSupervised YouTube content levels (not Restricted Mode)Source ↗ |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | OfferedBlock specific channels on supervised YouTubeSource ↗ |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | OfferedDaily Shorts feed limit; can be set to zero (teens, 2026)Source ↗ |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | OfferedReview watch history via My ActivitySource ↗ |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | Not found in docsChrome Incognito is disabled; no VPN/DNS bypass blocking listed |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Google Family Link |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | Partly offeredGoogle Messages only; blurs nudity for child, no parent alertSource ↗ |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | Partly offeredLimit calls/texts to approved contacts; Android 14+, Google appsSource ↗ |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Partly offeredMessages nudity detection runs on-device onlySource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Google Family Link |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedAndroid and compatible Fitbit/watch devicesSource ↗ |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedArrive/leave alerts for labeled family placesSource ↗ |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredShows device battery level; no low-battery alert listedSource ↗ |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsCar crash detection is a Pixel Personal Safety feature, not Family Link |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Partly offeredRing the device; not stated to override silent modeSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Google Family Link |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Partly offeredGoogle family group gets a shared Google Calendar; not a Family Link controlSource ↗ |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedFamily manager can add other parents to the family groupSource ↗ |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedSafety resources from Common Sense Media and ConnectSafelySource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Google Family Link |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot in Family Link; separate Nest Wifi 'Family Wi-Fi' product offers this |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot in Family Link; separate Nest Wifi 'Family Wi-Fi' product offers this |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot in Family Link; separate Nest Wifi 'Family Wi-Fi' product offers this |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Google Family Link's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in Google Family Link’s official documentation. That is not proof Google Family Link lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
Google Family Link’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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