Give parents their own accounts and children a way to ask for extra time.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
Choose FamilyAtlas for separate parent accounts, Android usage reports and per-app limits, plus a clear request-and-answer flow for extra time. Add HomeControl when family routines need to include the TV or games console.
FamilyAtlas does not offer hidden screenshots. Android controls are available within early access; iPhone controls are still Preview. The comparison below keeps each platform’s support and setup requirements visible.
Check support for your family’s devices →| What matters | FamilyAtlas | OurPact |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 5 manual blocks/mo, 1 schedule); Premium $6.99/mo or $69.99/yr; Premium+ $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr (up to 20 devices). 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 |
| 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 5 manual blocks a month and one schedule. Premium unlocks app rules, allowances and location; Premium+ adds screenshots and 30-day location history, for up to 20 devices. Full control on iPhone needs OurPact’s Full Pair setup.
The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). OurPact cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 13 offered, 8 partly offered, 55 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | OurPact |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedAllowance; child plays/pauses timer in OurPact Jr. (Premium)Source ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedDifferent Allowance per weekday (Premium)Source ↗ |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsApp Rules are block/allow only; no per-app timersSource ↗ |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedFree: 1 schedule; Premium: unlimited recurring block schedulesSource ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredVia named block schedules (e.g. Homework); per-app exemptions Premium+Source ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedApp Rules (Premium); needs Full Pair on iOSSource ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Partly offeredNew-app install alerts only; help center says no download-request featureSource ↗ |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedAlways Allowed app rule (Premium)Source ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsParent can grant time; no child request flow listedSource ↗ |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedManual Block; Free limited to 5/month, unlimited on PremiumSource ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | OfferedInstant block of device from parent appSource ↗ |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedTamperproofing + removal email alerts; iOS tamperproof only iOS 18 and olderSource ↗ |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Not found in docsHelp center: no activity reporting offeredSource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | OurPact |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | Partly offeredSingle 'Block Adult Content' toggle; no category choices (Premium)Source ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedAlways Blocked / Always Allowed website lists (Premium)Source ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | Partly offeredAdult filter also filters search results; enforced SafeSearch not statedSource ↗ |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsHelp center: web filter does not extend to YouTubeSource ↗ |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | Not found in docsOnly indirectly via screenshots (Premium+) |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | Not found in docsBlocks Private Browsing (iOS) and Airplane Mode (Android); no VPN/DNS bypass block |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | OurPact |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | Partly offeredOCR keyword flags on screenshots only (Premium+); not message scanningSource ↗ |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | Not found in docsCategories flags words via OCR; no nudity/image detection describedSource ↗ |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | Not found in docsCan block texting, but no call/SMS monitoringSource ↗ |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | Partly offeredOnly via periodic/on-demand screenshots (Premium+)Source ↗ |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Not found in docsScreenshots E2E-encrypted but sent to parent; OCR location not stated |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | OurPact |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedApproximate, updates ~once a minute (Premium)Source ↗ |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Offered7 days Premium, 30 days Premium+Source ↗ |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedEnter/leave alerts for custom Places (Premium)Source ↗ |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredBattery level view (iOS only); no low-battery alert listedSource ↗ |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsLast location only; recommends Apple Find My for lost devicesSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | OurPact |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredShared single login only; no separate guardian loginsSource ↗ |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedDigital parenting articles hubSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | OurPact |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo home network product; mobile iOS/Android only |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in OurPact's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in OurPact’s official documentation. That is not proof OurPact lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
OurPact’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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