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Geo-fencing alerts hit your phone almost instantly when your child enters or leaves a set area
Location history lets you retrace your child's whole day, not just where they are right now
Bundles parental controls with identity theft protection, dark web monitoring, and antivirus in one app
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FamilyKeeper is more of a security suite and isn't the most comprehensive parental control app. However, we do think it provides a great foundation with features like site blocking, screen time management, and location tracking. As a parental control app, it falls short in delivering some of the more advanced tools that top-tier apps provide.
After testing FamilyKeeper, we found that the app is straightforward and user-friendly, but its social media monitoring leaves much to be desired. It works best for those who only need minimal monitoring.
Learn more about our experience with FamilyKeeper and how it compares to the best parental control apps.
| Price | $7.84-$22.77/mo |
| Free trial | No |
| Number of kids supported | Unlimited |
| Content filtering | Yes |
| Conversation monitoring | Yes, but only with content filtering |
| Screen time management | Yes, on a by-app basis |
| Location tracking | Yes |
| Activity reports | Yes |
| Remote lock | No |
| Supported devices | iPhone, Android |
| Learn more | Get FamilyKeeper |
Our team has conducted hands-on testing on 10+ parental control apps over several years using a consistent process. We install each app on multiple devices and create both parent and child accounts, evaluating the experience from both perspectives. We also deliberately attempt to bypass restrictions to ensure the apps actually work.
Then, we evaluate each product across eight areas:
We retest all parental control apps at least once a year. To learn more about how we test, read our full parental control testing methodology here.
FamilyKeeper has a high star rating of 4.8 thanks to its basic yet user-friendly mobile app, budget-friendly plans, and robust monitoring features.
FamilyKeeper received a lower score in the compatibility category because it has no desktop apps. It also received a lower score in the customer service category because it only offers one way to contact customer support.
| Decision factor | Weight | Verdict |
| Our experience | 33% | 4.5 |
| Value | 5% | 5.0 |
| Features | 52% | 4.75 |
| Compatibility | 5% | 4.0 |
| Customer service | 5% | 4.0 |
We last tested FamilyKeeper on February 26, 2025.
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Our overall experience with FamilyKeeper was a mixed bag. The setup was simple, and it took about 10 minutes to install both the parent and child apps. However, we found it lacked some features and functionality.
Syncing the child’s phone data to the parent app took a couple of hours, and the dashboard was updated in real time.
Pairing the devices was easy. Once the parent app is downloaded, Android users can either scan a QR code or enter a unique six-digit code. iOS users have a similar setup with a code, or they can send a download link to the target device. Then, you input your child’s name and birth year, allow permissions, and that’s it.
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Once set, we were able to set up screen time limits and block apps. However, we couldn’t get some of the features to function properly, such as text message monitoring and real-time social media monitoring.
We tested these features by sending phrases we’d flagged as prohibited in the Offensive Language screen, and none of our phrases were flagged when sent through Discord, Messenger, or iMessage.
Also, after we’d allowed the device to sync, the information in the parent app was available on iOS and displayed alongside the Android parent app.
We were unable to access or change anything from iOS, but it was interesting to note that the apps did sync.
The Screen Time tab showed all of the apps installed on our test phone, but it didn’t provide the detailed monitoring we expected — just how much time was spent using each. FamilyKeeper did send alerts when apps we had flagged were accessed.
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Other than that, screen time management worked reliably, allowing us to set specific limits for different apps and block access once time was up.
FamilyKeeper ranges from $7.84-$22.77/mo. Your plan price is determined by the plan tier you select and whether you choose a monthly or annual subscription.
Compared to other top parental control apps like Qustodio, Aura, and Bark, FamilyKeeper’s pricing is reasonable. However, some apps that are priced slightly higher offer significantly more features, such as cross-platform monitoring, more in-depth reporting, and customizable filtering options.
If you’re looking for the most value, it might make sense to pay a little more for a service that provides a wider range of tools and better flexibility.
See how much you can save by purchasing an annual FamilyKeeper plan versus a monthly plan below.
| Plan | 1-month cost | 1-year cost |
| Individual | $12.56/mo | $7.84/mo |
| Ultimate | $22.77/mo | $14.13/mo |
FamilyKeeper offers two subscription tiers: Individual and Ultimate. Both plans include basic parental control features like safe browsing, plus several identity theft protection features.
The biggest difference is that the Ultimate plan is more of a cybersecurity suite. You'll get everything in the Individual plan plus an antivirus, a virtual private network (VPN), ad blocking, and content filtering.
| Features | Individual | Ultimate |
| Number of devices | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Website blocking | ||
| Social media monitoring | ||
| Text message monitoring | ||
| Email monitoring | ||
| Internet search monitoring | ||
| Screen time management | ||
| Cyberbullying and online predator alerts | ||
| Location tracking | ||
| Content filtering | ||
| Antivirus | ||
| VPN | ||
| Ad blocker | ||
| Learn more | View plan | View plan |
FamilyKeeper is more like Aura in that it offers identity theft protection features and identity theft insurance. Here's the breakdown of what's included in both FamilyKeeper plans:
FamilyKeeper used to offer a 7-day free trial, but with the addition of more online security features, such as dark web monitoring, only a free scan and a 30-day money-back guarantee are available.
FamilyKeeper provides a set of core features designed to help parents manage their children’s online activity. While the app lacks some of the bells and whistles found in higher-end parental control apps, most notably remote lock, it performs fairly well with what it offers.
Some of the features FamilyKeeper offers are:
FamilyKeeper advertises content monitoring for social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Snapchat.
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However, during testing, we couldn’t replicate full social media monitoring. The app flagged keywords through content filtering but only in Google Chrome searches.
It also doesn’t scan offline apps, and the alerts are generally based on keyword lists rather than actual in-depth monitoring of social media activity.
For parents hoping to keep an eye on social media interactions, FamilyKeeper might not provide enough detail. It works for basic keyword tracking but doesn’t give parents a comprehensive view of what their children are doing on these platforms.
FamilyKeeper does address some of these concerns by scanning for harmful keywords and flagging terms related to bullying, profanity, and other potential dangers. When these keywords appear in your child’s activity, the app sends an alert, giving parents a chance to intervene before the situation escalates.
We couldn’t get the app to flag messages sent through social media apps, which made us feel that FamilyKeeper’s social media monitoring was merely a screen time monitor. There is also no way to whitelist apps or block them before they are downloaded.
FamilyKeeper claims to monitor text messages, but in our experience, this feature didn’t work as advertised. Despite multiple attempts to sync and test it, we couldn’t get the app to monitor text messages.
In our testing, we found that FamilyKeeper’s web browser monitoring is limited to Chrome. It effectively blocks harmful content and sends alerts when inappropriate websites are visited.
FamilyKeeper offers content filtering that allows parents to block access to specific websites and apps. We found that once a site is blocked, and we try to access it on the child’s device, we get a message stating that the site has been blocked by FamilyKeeper.
The filtering system works well for basic protection, blocking adult content, gambling sites, and other flagged categories. However, the filtering options are limited to what the parent inputs.
This means that if a parent hasn’t set up monitoring for a specific phrase or hasn’t downloaded and blocked an app, the child can access that information.
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Screen time management is one of FamilyKeeper’s stronger features. It allows parents to set daily or weekly limits on how much time their child can spend on specific apps. We were able to block apps and set limits in increments as short as one minute.
The app also notifies both the parent and child when screen time runs out and automatically closes the app once the limit is reached. While FamilyKeeper doesn’t allow children to request more screen time, parents can quickly adjust the daily limit from within the app.
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FamilyKeeper’s location tracking feature is one of its strongest tools. With this feature, you can easily see where your child is at any moment, which is particularly useful for ensuring they’ve arrived safely at school or at a friend’s house. In our experience, tracking was generally accurate to within about 150 feet.
We set up geofences for the school and friends’ houses, and we received alerts (almost immediately) when our test phone entered and left them.
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Along with tracking, the app lets you view your child's location history, so you can see where they've been throughout the day.
The app doesn't have the option to send check-in requests. But you can tap the live map in the app to open your default Maps app and provide directions to the child’s current location.
FamilyKeeper provides basic activity reports that show screen time usage and app activity. The reports update every few minutes but aren’t as detailed as other apps.
While not incredibly in-depth, we feel that the data provided is enough to give parents a general sense of their child’s activity.
The app gives individual reports on:
| FamilyKeeper compatibility | |
| Windows | No |
| macOS | No |
| Android | Yes |
| iOS | Yes |
| Browser extensions | No |
FamilyKeeper is available on both Android devices and iPhones, right from the respective app store on the device. Some apps are so invasive that they aren't allowed to be on the app store, so this is a perk.
Unfortunately, there is no desktop version or browser extensions for the app, so it's only for tracking behavior on your child's phone.
| Email or live chat | support@familykeeper.co |
| Phone | No |
| Online guides or forums | No |
FamilyKeeper’s customer support is limited. Its support teams are available via email and a contact form. The website advertises 24/7 live support, but there's no live chat, and the FAQs section leaves a lot to be desired.
When we accessed the Help & Support tab in the app, we were directed to the contact form. For an app dealing with sensitive monitoring features, FamilyKeeper could benefit from more readily available customer support options.
FamilyKeeper has low reviews on both platforms it's available on. On Android, users cite technical issues with downloading and using the app, but all of these reviews were from 2023. We didn't run into the same problems during our testing. On the Apple App Store, users give low scores, citing inaccurate alerts and location tracking. These were from 2024 and 2023.
Our experience shows that most of these issues have been fixed, but it's worth noting that other users have had the same experience.
FamilyKeeper offers a lot of value with its bundled security suite and identity theft protection features like SSN monitoring, data breach alerts, and more. But other standalone parental control apps offer more robust features and tools to help keep kids safe online. Our top picks include Qustodio, Aura, and Bark.
| Service |  Qustodio |
 Aura Parental Controls |
 Bark |
| Best for | Best for location tracking | Best for teens | Best for social media monitoring |
| Star rating | |||
| Starting price | Free or $4.99/mo | $10.00/mo | $6.00/mo |
| Max # of people covered | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Screen time management | |||
| Content filtering | |||
| Conversation monitoring | |||
| Location tracking | |||
| Details | Get Qustodio | Get Aura | Get Bark |
FamilyKeeper is a decent option for parents seeking basic parental controls. We found it easy to set up and intuitive to use, plus the core features worked reliably.
Yes, the app can track a child’s location and block inappropriate content. However, its limited monitoring capabilities and lack of support for more complex features, like scanning direct messages or media, leave gaps in online protection.
For families with younger children or those needing simple controls to manage screen time and internet usage, FamilyKeeper offers a straightforward solution. For parents who want deeper insights into their child's social media activity or more flexible monitoring options, apps like Bark or Aura Monitoring provide far more comprehensive tools.
Ultimately, FamilyKeeper is a decent starting point for basic protection. Parents looking for a more inclusive solution may benefit from one of the other best parental control apps.
Yes, FamilyKeeper is a legitimate parental control app designed to help parents monitor and manage their children’s online activities. It offers some basic parental control and a very robust location-tracking feature.
Yes, children can uninstall the FamilyKeeper without the parent receiving a notification that the app has been uninstalled. However, after a short period of time, the parent app is notified that they are no longer connected to the child’s device.
No, FamilyKeeper doesn't monitor deleted texts.
Yes, FamilyKeeper is visible on the child’s device. There is an application badge and a “stickied” push notification to remind the child that their phone is being monitored. When the app is clicked on and loaded, it merely says that the device is being monitored by FamilyKeeper.
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