Use Android app boundaries and optional home protection without reading private social messages.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
FamilyAtlas combines Android app limits, extra-time requests and family location without reading private social-app messages. Add HomeControl to manage the TV, console and other home devices with schedules and internet pause.
Available Android tools include SafeSearch, YouTube Restricted Mode, check-ins and family SOS. Call and SMS features are limited to an Android Direct preview; native YouTube channel and Shorts controls and iPhone features remain Preview.
Check support for your family’s devices →| What matters | FamilyAtlas | AirDroid Parental Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price context | Family $9.99/month or $79.99/year. Family + Home, with HomeControl, $12.99/month or $119.99/year. Planned launch pricing; FamilyAtlas is not publicly available yet. HomeControl also needs a Brume 2 (about $80 on Amazon), bought separately. Pricing → | Premium $9.99/month (2 devices), $19.99/quarter or $59.99/year (10 devices). Check official offer ↗ |
| Platforms | Android controls and core HomeControl features are available in early access. iPhone & iPad, Windows, macOS and advanced home features remain in preview. The Chrome extension is not yet in the Chrome Web Store. Device by device → | Android, iPhone & iPad |
| Before choosing | Confirm early-access availability and supported permissions for each child device. | Check the current vendor plan, supported OS versions and installation requirements. |
Monthly billing covers 2 devices; quarterly and yearly plans cover 10. Several iPhone controls, such as app blocking, per-app limits and category web filtering, need Supervision Mode.
The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). AirDroid Parental Control cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 28 offered, 7 partly offered, 41 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | AirDroid Parental Control |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedDaily device/app limits; device locks when reachedSource ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedDowntime can differ for each day of the weekSource ↗ |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedShared or individual app time limits; iOS needs Supervision ModeSource ↗ |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | OfferedApp limits can be set by app categorySource ↗ |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedScheduled downtime with repeatSource ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedFocus Mode limits device to Phone, Clock, SettingsSource ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedApp blocker; iOS requires Supervision ModeSource ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Partly offeredOption to block newly downloaded apps plus new-install alertsSource ↗ |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedAlways Allowed list usable during downtimeSource ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedParent approves 5 min to always allowedSource ↗ |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedInstant Block: 1h, 2h, until midnight or manualSource ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | Partly offeredInstant Block blocks all apps except always-allowed onesSource ↗ |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedAdmin code required to removeSource ↗ |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | OfferedDaily/weekly reports, 30-day history; data usage on AndroidSource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | Partly offeredDaily/weekly screen time via dashboard/emails; child-level, not familySource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | AirDroid Parental Control |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | OfferedCategory blocking (adult, drugs, violence, gambling); iOS needs SupervisionSource ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedBlacklist mode by URLSource ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | OfferedWhitelist modeSource ↗ |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | Partly offered"Web safe search" listed for Android onlySource ↗ |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | OfferedYouTube (and TikTok on Android) viewing history, 30 daysSource ↗ |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | OfferedBrowsing history alongside website restrictionsSource ↗ |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | AirDroid Parental Control |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | Partly offeredKeyword alerts on 14 social apps, AI chats, SMS; AI keyword assistant; AndroidSource ↗ |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | OfferedAlerts when child saves adult/violent images; Android and iOSSource ↗ |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | OfferedCall history and SMS keyword detection; Android onlySource ↗ |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | OfferedCall blacklist/whitelist modes; Android onlySource ↗ |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | OfferedNotification sync + social content detection; mainly AndroidSource ↗ |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Not found in docsDetection screenshots are sent to the parent |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | AirDroid Parental Control |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedLive GPS/Wi-Fi locationSource ↗ |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedRoute history, up to 30 daysSource ↗ |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedGeofence enter/exit alertsSource ↗ |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedLow battery and offline alertsSource ↗ |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedChild SOS: siren alert, live location and ambient audio to parentSource ↗ |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | OfferedReal-time speeding alertsSource ↗ |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Partly offeredTrip details, hard braking/acceleration; no driver score statedSource ↗ |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | AirDroid Parental Control |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsOffers family chat (up to 10 members) instead |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedBoth parents can set limits, monitor, get alertsSource ↗ |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredParenting articles on the AirDroid website, not in-appSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | AirDroid Parental Control |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNo home network product in AirDroid lineup |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in AirDroid Parental Control's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in AirDroid Parental Control’s official documentation. That is not proof AirDroid Parental Control lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
AirDroid Parental Control’s official sources list these, while FamilyAtlas does not have them, or has them only in preview where they are fully offered.
Test a school resource, a blocked app, a normal YouTube video and a Shorts video where supported. Check what happens away from home, without connectivity and after a permission changes. A feature name alone does not establish reliable coverage on your device.
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