Qustodio is a full-featured parental control suite offering web filtering, screen time management, app controls, location tracking, and activity reports across multiple platforms.
Key features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Web filtering | Block websites by category with 30+ categories. |
| Screen time limits | Daily time limits and schedules per device. |
| App blocking | Block or set time limits on individual apps. |
| YouTube monitoring | See what videos the child watches on YouTube. |
| Activity reports | Daily/weekly reports on online activity. |
| Location tracking | Real-time location and geofencing. |
| Panic button | Child can send emergency alert (Android). |
Platforms
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Chromebook, Kindle
Pricing
Free (1 device), Small ($54.95/year, 5 devices), Medium ($96.95/year, 10 devices), Large ($137.95/year, 15 devices)
Limitations
- Cannot whitelist specific YouTube channels
- Cannot block YouTube Shorts feed specifically
- Cannot hide YouTube comments
- YouTube monitoring shows activity after the fact, not prevention
- Can be resource-intensive on older devices
- VPN-based filtering can conflict with school or work networks
Our verdict
Qustodio is a solid all-in-one solution for device management and web filtering. Its YouTube controls are limited to monitoring (seeing what was watched) rather than prevention (choosing what can be watched). For YouTube channel-level control, pair it with a dedicated YouTube tool.