SCREENTIME MANAGEMENT APPS


Screen time on iPhone and iPads

Circle with Disney WiFi router

  • Small box as well as an app that pairs with your router

  • Pause the Internet button

  • Individual content filters for each family member

  • Set time limits on apps like Facebook, Snapchat, Netflix and more

  • Set a recurring use schedule on each device

OurPact

  • The control phone can block other phones for any period of time and unblock at any time

  • Set a recurring use schedule on each device

  • Block specific apps

Pocket Points

  • A great app for students

  • Gain points by keeping your phone locked when you’re on campus

  • Use points to get discounts and coupons to businesses near you

  • Pocket Points is popular among college students and is trying to grow their high school presence

  • You can request a high school or university on the app

Bark

  • Social Media monitoring

  • Text monitoring

  • Email monitoring

  • Parental Alerts

  • Works with schools too

Protect Your Kid

  • Set limits on screen time

  • Block access to apps

  • Organize apps into groups and set rules

  • Set recurring device schedule

  • Block adult content

Screen Time Parental Control

  • Set bedtime and school time restrictions for specific apps

  • Set limits on screen time

  • Pause a device or give Bonus time

  • Block all apps at lights out

  • Block specific apps

Mobicip

  • Set limits on screen time

  • Set a recurring use schedule on each device

  • Set content filters

  • Block apps and internet usage

FamilyTime

  • Available for iPhone and Android

  • Geofence locations

  • Track device locations

  • Get usage reports

  • Set recurring device schedule

  • Block adult content

DRIVING

All the big carriers have apps to help you on this too. Ask your carrier for the latest

ARTICLES

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Common Sense Media - Empowers parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.

  • Center For Humane Technology - Former tech execs worried that technology is “hijacking our minds and society” and are working to raise awareness inside tech companies. 

  • Family Online Safety Institute - International, non-profit organization that works to make the online world safer for kids and their families. 

  • Empowering Parents - Committed to providing parents with sound advice through podcasts, an active blogging community and parenting programs.

  • Above The Fray - Program to educate parents and teachers about what life is really like online for young people and to give adults the tools they need to begin meaningful dialogues at home and at school.