YouTube parental controls compared
Honest profiles, feature matrices, and decision guides to help you choose the right YouTube safety tool for your family.
App profiles
Detailed features, pricing, platforms, and limitations for each YouTube parental control.
EDITOR'S PICKWhitelistVideoYouTube parental control with channel-level approval
PROFILEYouTube KidsGoogle's separate app for younger children
PROFILEGoogle Family LinkGoogle's built-in device and account management for families
PROFILEBarkMonitoring and alerts across apps, messages, and web
PROFILEQustodioComprehensive parental control with web filtering and screen time
PROFILENet NannyWeb filtering and screen time management
PROFILEMobicipScreen time and content filtering for families
PROFILEApple Screen TimeBuilt-in iOS/macOS device and content restrictions
Comparison matrices
Side-by-side feature tables to find what works for your specific need.
MATRIXWhich Apps Can Block YouTube Shorts?Comparison of YouTube parental controls that can block or limit YouTube Shorts f...
MATRIXWhich Apps Support YouTube Channel Whitelisting?Comparison of apps that let parents approve specific YouTube channels for their ...
MATRIXYouTube Controls by Device: Which App Covers What?See which YouTube parental controls work on each device type — iPhone, Android, ...
MATRIXWhich Apps Can Hide YouTube Comments?Comparison of YouTube parental controls that can hide or block comments on YouTu...
Decision guides
Not sure where to start? Pick by your child's age, your devices, or what matters most.