FamilyAtlasGive every parent their own place in the family.
FamilyAtlas combines separate parent accounts, Android per-app limits and requests for extra time with family location and HomeControl. Parents can share responsibility while using their own logins.
FamilyAtlas vs
Norton Family
Share the work of parenting with separate logins, Android controls and optional HomeControl.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
What you can use today.
Android check-ins and SOS help children contact their family; SOS does not contact emergency services. HomeControl handles internet rules for TVs and consoles. Weekly email summaries, driving features and desktop apps remain Preview.
Check support for your family’s devices →Price and platforms.
| What matters | FamilyAtlas | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| 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 → | $49.99/yr standalone (first year); included in Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium. 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 |
| Before choosing | Confirm early-access availability and supported permissions for each child device. | Check the current vendor plan, supported OS versions and installation requirements. |
Cost and setup
$49.99 is a first-year standalone price; check the renewal price. Norton Family is included in Norton 360 Deluxe and Premium, so count existing subscriptions before buying another parental-control service.
Every capability, side by side.
The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). Norton Family cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 14 offered, 8 partly offered, 54 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
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- Offered (official source)
- Partly offered
- Partly offered (official source)
- Not found in docs
- Not found in official documentation (as checked)
- Not checked
- Not checked
Screen time & apps
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedWin/Android; daily limit option not available on iOSSource ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredSeparate weekday and weekend hour limits documentedSource ↗ |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedCurfew grid of allowed/blocked hours by daySource ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedSchool Time: educational sites only, instant or scheduledSource ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredApp Supervision on Windows and Android only; not iOSSource ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Not found in docsParents are informed of installed apps; no approval flow found |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredAndroid: calls to emergency contacts allowed during curfew/lockSource ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredAccess Request (Windows, iOS) for more time or blocked sitesSource ↗ |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedInstant Lock on Windows, Android and iOS (iOS needs profile)Source ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | OfferedInstant Lock; PIN unlock on Windows/AndroidSource ↗ |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredAndroid: Device Admin/Accessibility prevent uninstallSource ↗ |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Partly offeredApp usage time on Windows/Android (Android 8+); not iOSSource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedWeekly or monthly email reports of child activitySource ↗ |
Web & YouTube
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | OfferedAllow or block web categories per childSource ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedAllowed and restricted website lists (not in Monitor mode)Source ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | Partly offeredSchool Time limits to educational categories plus allowlistSource ↗ |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | OfferedSearch filters on popular browsers/search enginesSource ↗ |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | OfferedYouTube.com videos watched; Norton browser needed on iOS/AndroidSource ↗ |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | OfferedSites visited and search terms; mobile via Norton browserSource ↗ |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
Safety alerts
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | Not found in docsHelp center: text supervision currently disabled on AndroidSource ↗ |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | Not found in docsHelp center: call blocking currently disabled on AndroidSource ↗ |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
Location & driving
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedAndroid/iOS only; not available in all countriesSource ↗ |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Offered30-day location history; Android/iOSSource ↗ |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedFavorite Locations alerts; Alert Me scheduled location alertsSource ↗ |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
Family life
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot in Norton Family; separate paid Norton Family Assistant app |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsAge-based house rules; no child sign-off found |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsSetup docs describe one parent account; up to 15 children |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredFamily-safety blog with conversation tips; not in the appSource ↗ |
Home network (every device at home)
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo router/network product in Norton Family |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Norton Family's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
52 FamilyAtlas capabilities not found in Norton Family’s documentation.
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in Norton Family’s official documentation. That is not proof Norton Family lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
- Per-app time limitsFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- App category limitsFamilyAtlas: Preview iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- New app approvalFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Chores that earn screen timeFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- YouTube Restricted ModeFamilyAtlas: Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Block YouTube channelsFamilyAtlas: Preview AndroidNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Block YouTube ShortsFamilyAtlas: Preview AndroidNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypassFamilyAtlas: Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- AI alerts on risky textFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext.Not found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Nudity / explicit image detectionFamilyAtlas: Preview iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Guidance for parents on each alertFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext.Not found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Call & SMS monitoringFamilyAtlas: Preview AndroidNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Block calls from contactsFamilyAtlas: Preview AndroidNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Content analysed on the device, not uploadedFamilyAtlas: Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, WindowsNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Low battery alertsFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Check-ins and pick-me-up requestsFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- SOS to familyFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- SOS texts to outside emergency contactsFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Possible-crash detectionFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Speeding alertsFamilyAtlas: Limited iOSPreview AndroidNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Driver score and weekly driving reportFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Live trip sharing with ETAFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Approximate location for teensFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Timed location pause with parent noticeFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Loud find-my-phone (through silent)FamilyAtlas: Limited iOSPreview AndroidNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Shared family calendarFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Family agreement with child sign-offFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Family activity feedFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Multiple parents / guardiansFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- See and identify every home deviceFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Pause any home deviceFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Pause home internet (kids / everyone)FamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Internet schedules for home devicesFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consolesFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Child's web rules follow them to home devicesFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Home internet time limits and extra timeFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Home device usage reportsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Malware and phishing blocking for everyoneFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Network-wide ad and tracker blockingFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Country blockingFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Household block / allow listsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Encrypted upstream DNSFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- New device alerts and approvalFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Arrive-home / left-home alertsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Per-device data usage and monthly quotaFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Unusual traffic alertsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- VPN / Tor detectionFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Open port and UPnP alertsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- LAN scan and probing alertsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Internet outage log and speed testFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Device groupsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
- Weekly home summaryFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Norton Family’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
Coverage to check: 3 capabilities.
Norton Family’s official sources list these, while FamilyAtlas does not have them, or has them only in preview where they are fully offered.
- Remote lockNorton Family: OfferedInstant Lock; PIN unlock on Windows/AndroidSource ↗FamilyAtlas: preview only (Android), validation or distribution still pending.
- Weekly family digestNorton Family: OfferedWeekly or monthly email reports of child activitySource ↗FamilyAtlas: preview only (Android, iOS), validation or distribution still pending.
- Arrive / leave place alertsNorton Family: OfferedFavorite Locations alerts; Alert Me scheduled location alertsSource ↗FamilyAtlas: preview only (Android, iOS), validation or distribution still pending.
Try the tasks your family actually needs.
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.
Sources & comparison notes
- Norton Family official product page ↗
- Norton support: Features of Norton Family ↗
- Norton support: Time supervision house rules ↗
- Norton support: School time ↗
- Norton support: Norton Family alerts ↗
- Norton support: Prepare Android device ↗
- Norton support: Website blocked from allowed category ↗
- Norton support: Search supervision house rules ↗
- Norton support: Get started with Norton Family ↗
- App Store: Norton Family Parental Control ↗
- App Store: Norton Family Companion App ↗
- Norton support: Set up on child's iPhone or iPad ↗
- Norton blog: Online safety tips for kids, teens, and parents ↗
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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