If you've ever felt that knot in your stomach handing your child a connected device, Qustodio was built for families like yours. It's one of the most comprehensive parental control platforms available, helping parents monitor and manage their children's digital lives across every major device — phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.^1
Qustodio gives you a single dashboard to set screen time limits, filter websites across 29 categories, block apps, monitor YouTube activity, track your child's location with geofencing alerts, and review calls and text messages.^2 AI-powered alerts flag suspicious messages in apps like WhatsApp and Instagram, helping parents catch signs of cyberbullying or contact from strangers before things escalate.^2 A newer addition — gaming voice alerts — monitors in-game voice chat for risky or unsafe conversations, flagging bullying, explicit language, and other concerning interactions during gameplay.^1 Custom routines let you set screen-free times for study and bedtime, and the family locator shows where your kids are in real time with arrival and departure notifications.^1
Founded in 2010 in Barcelona by cybersecurity experts Eduardo Cruz, Josh Gabel, and Josep Gaspar, Qustodio was born from a conviction that children deserve to explore the digital world safely.^3 The platform now protects over 9 million families in more than 180 countries, has averted over 4 billion digital threats, and identifies a child at serious risk every 3 minutes.^1 In 2022, Qustodio joined Qoria (formerly Family Zone), expanding its reach to over 30 million children across 32,000 schools worldwide.^3 In February 2026, Aura — a leading AI-powered online safety platform — announced a proposed acquisition of Qoria, combining two of the biggest names in family digital safety. The combined business is valued at approximately US$2.1 billion, generated more than US$300 million in annual recurring revenue in 2025, and is targeting completion by mid-2026 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.^4 Upon completion, Qoria founder Tim Levy will lead the combined company as Global CEO, with Aura founder Hari Ravichandran serving as Chairman, and the combined entity will trade on the ASX under the ticker AXQ.^4
Why Parents Love It"Qustodio gives me the peace of mind that I have been looking for to ensure my kids are safe online."^1
"With Qustodio, I don't have to struggle to balance my daughter's online independence with her safety."^1
"We're a highly digital family but we really value screen-free time — Qustodio helps us get that balance."^1
Notable- PCMag Editors' Choice; named best parental control app of 2025 by Expert Consumers^1
- Mom's Choice Awards 2025 (Excellence Recognized), PTPA winner, and Trusted Partner of Internet Matters 2025^1
- SafeWise "Most Customizable" Kids Safety Awards; featured by Parents.com, Mashable, Business Insider, and Chicago Tribune^1
- Works across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, and Kindle — one of the broadest device support ranges in the category^1
- Offers a free plan covering one device with core features, plus premium plans for families with multiple devices^1
- Available in 9 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, and Chinese^8
- Adopted by U.S. school districts including Boise School District (2025–26) and Glen Lake Community Schools (June 2026) as their family internet safety tool^9
