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Uneasy about your kids iPhone obsession? These 3 parental control apps can help.


Two of them are completely free.

The time in front of those screens can pose risks: in the past few years alone, both Tiktok and Meta have faced lawsuits alleging that social companies make their platforms intentionally addictive, and can negatively impact users' mental health. Uses Google's tried-and-true location services Easy linking with existing Gmail account App just got a redesign in Feb. 2025 Can adjust settings for school hours Can ring a lost phone that's on silent Includes conversation prompts for you and your child about safety and monitoring Google Family Link offers a pretty damn comprehensive list of monitoring and management features, and the fact that it's free makes it hard to justify paying elsewhere.

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