Bring Android app limits, shared parenting and home internet routines into one family product.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
Choose FamilyAtlas to bring Android screen-time rules, separate parent accounts and HomeControl into one family system. Set daily and per-app limits on Android, then extend routines to TVs and consoles with the optional Brume 2 gateway.
Start with the Android controls and HomeControl capabilities marked Available below. YouTube channel and Shorts controls, the shared calendar and desktop apps remain Preview. Check the platform column for each child’s device.
Check support for your family’s devices →| What matters | FamilyAtlas | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| 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); Basic $59.95/yr (5 devices); Complete $104.95/yr (unlimited family 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, 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. |
Qustodio Free covers 1 device with restricted times only. Basic covers 5 devices; Complete adds per-app limits, YouTube history, message alerts and place alerts for unlimited devices. On iPhone, some Qustodio features need its companion app on a computer.
The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). Qustodio cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 25 offered, 10 partly offered, 41 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedBasic and Complete; Free has restricted times onlySource ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedSeparate limit per weekdaySource ↗ |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedComplete only; iOS: compatible apps onlySource ↗ |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | Partly offeredApp categories can be blocked/allowed; time limits are per appSource ↗ |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedRoutines incl. Bedtime preset; restricted times on FreeSource ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedStudy and Focus routine presetsSource ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedBasic and Complete; iOS: compatible apps onlySource ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Partly offeredNew-app alerts (Complete); new apps in blocked category auto-restrictedSource ↗ |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredAlways allowed apps on Android only; emergency calls when lockedSource ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredChild requests from Kids App on iOS onlySource ↗ |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedPause internet per child or Family pause, all plansSource ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | Partly offeredPause blocks internet; full device block via time limits/routinesSource ↗ |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedAndroid settings lock; iOS needs Qustodio Advance desktop appSource ↗ |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Offered7-day reports Free, 30-day on Basic/CompleteSource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedWeekly email summary option (daily reports default)Source ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | OfferedAll plans; block, allow or alert per categorySource ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedBlock, allow, alert or ignore individual sitesSource ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | Partly offeredStudy routine allows only educational sites; no dedicated allowlist modeSource ↗ |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | OfferedGoogle, Bing, YouTube; Android Google app handled via browserSource ↗ |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedEnforce Safe Search forces YouTube Restricted ModeSource ↗ |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | OfferedComplete only; app on mobile, YouTube.com on computersSource ↗ |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | OfferedWeb activity and search terms on timelineSource ↗ |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | Not found in docsIncognito filtered; VPN/encrypted-DNS blocking not documented |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | OfferedComplete only; AI message/search alerts; iOS needs a computerSource ↗ |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | Partly offeredHelp center lists support resources for concerning searchesSource ↗ |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | OfferedComplete; Android via full app outside Play; iOS needs a computerSource ↗ |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | OfferedAndroid: block incoming/outgoing or specific numbersSource ↗ |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | OfferedAI alerts for WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X, LINESource ↗ |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedBasic and Complete; Android and iOSSource ↗ |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedTimeline history, kept up to 30 daysSource ↗ |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedMy places geofence alerts; Complete onlySource ↗ |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredPanic Button on Android only; alerts trusted contacts with locationSource ↗ |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Partly offeredAndroid only; SMS/email to trusted contacts, not emergency servicesSource ↗ |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredPer-child activity timeline for parents; no shared family feed foundSource ↗ |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedOne additional parent with same supervision accessSource ↗ |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedLearning Center guides; Kids App wellbeing tips and help resourcesSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo current router product; only legacy Family Zone Box support page |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Qustodio's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in Qustodio’s official documentation. That is not proof Qustodio lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
Qustodio’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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