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 even review calls and text messages.^2 Newer features include AI-powered alerts that flag suspicious messages in apps like WhatsApp and Instagram, helping parents catch signs of cyberbullying or contact from strangers before things escalate.^2 An Android-only panic button lets kids send an SOS to parents in emergencies.^1
Founded in 2012 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 and has averted over 4 billion digital threats.^1 In 2022, Qustodio joined Qoria (formerly Family Zone), expanding its reach to support 26 million children across 29,000 schools worldwide.^3
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
"This app has given me more visibility and control than other apps. Don't waste your time trialling others. The premium is well worth it."^4
"Qutodio worked great for my family the past few years. I was able to set limits for their screen time and also set guidelines so that certain sites were blocked. I also received alerts for internet searches."^4
Notable- Featured by Parents.com, Mashable, Business Insider ("Most complete parental control application available"), and Chicago Tribune^1
- Named best parental control app for anti-bullying by SafeWise's Kids Safety Awards^2
- 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 paid plans for families with multiple devices^1
- Available in 9 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese^5
