Consumer tech website, ExpertConsumers.org, has awarded parental control app Qustodio as the best parenting app of 2025.
The detailed report comes from product testing, and comparing the app across common parental apps, Google Family Link and Apple Screen Time.
[Qustodio] is built for families juggling multiple kids, multiple devices, and a digital world that rarely pauses. From location tracking to social media monitoring to screen time routines that actually stick, Qustodio brings the kind of features that help parents feel proactive, not reactive. In this review, we break down what makes it stand out and why more parents are moving beyond default settings for good.
Qustodio, which I’m still not sure how to pronounce, works across multiple platforms and operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Chromebooks, and mobile devices running Apple, Android, or Amazon. Using the unified app, parents can create individual profiles for each of their children, including app restrictions, time limits, content filters, and real-time alerts.
Parents and guardians can share management, and have easy access to the big red button known as Family Pause, which pauses internet access across all devices. Parents can also whitelist certain specific apps under Always Allowed, giving them access to educational apps, music, or wellness resources even when leisure screen time has passed.
Qustodio can also monitor social media activity using AI, which feels a bit too nanny state to me. The app can watch for inappropriate content, bullying, etc, and notify parents, without having to scroll through the entire chat history.
Qustodio is available in Free and Premium versions. The free version includes website filtering and screen time limits for a single device. The premium version is subscription based, with a Basic Plan ($54.95/yr) for up to five devices, and a Complete Plan ($99/yr) which includes the AI social media monitoring, SMS tracking, and unlimited devices.
