FamilyAtlas vs
Microsoft Family Safety

Price and platforms.

Cost and setup

Free with a Microsoft account. Child controls run on Windows, Xbox and Android; the iPhone app is for parents only. Web filtering and web activity apply in Microsoft Edge.

Every capability, side by side.

The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). Microsoft Family Safety cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 11 offered, 5 partly offered, 60 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.

Offered

Offered (official source)

Partly offered

Partly offered (official source)

Not found in docs

Not found in official documentation (as checked)

Not checked

Not checked

Screen time & apps

Web & YouTube

Safety alerts

Location & driving

Family life

Home network (every device at home)

58 FamilyAtlas capabilities not found in Microsoft Family Safety’s documentation.

FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation. That is not proof Microsoft Family Safety lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.

• App category limitsFamilyAtlas: Preview iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Focus / homework timeFamilyAtlas: Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Always-allowed / emergency appsFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Chores that earn screen timeFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Pause a device instantlyFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Remote lockFamilyAtlas: Preview AndroidNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Uninstall / tamper protectionFamilyAtlas: Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• YouTube Restricted ModeFamilyAtlas: Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Block YouTube channelsFamilyAtlas: Preview AndroidNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Block YouTube ShortsFamilyAtlas: Preview AndroidNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• YouTube watch activityFamilyAtlas: Available Chrome ext.Preview AndroidNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypassFamilyAtlas: Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• AI alerts on risky textFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext.Not found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Nudity / explicit image detectionFamilyAtlas: Preview iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Guidance for parents on each alertFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext.Not found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Call & SMS monitoringFamilyAtlas: Preview AndroidNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Block calls from contactsFamilyAtlas: Preview AndroidNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Content analysed on the device, not uploadedFamilyAtlas: Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, WindowsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Live family locationFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Location historyFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Arrive / leave place alertsFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Low battery alertsFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Check-ins and pick-me-up requestsFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• SOS to familyFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• SOS texts to outside emergency contactsFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Possible-crash detectionFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Speeding alertsFamilyAtlas: Limited iOSPreview AndroidNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Driver score and weekly driving reportFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Live trip sharing with ETAFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Approximate location for teensFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Timed location pause with parent noticeFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Loud find-my-phone (through silent)FamilyAtlas: Limited iOSPreview AndroidNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Shared family calendarFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Family agreement with child sign-offFamilyAtlas: Preview Android, iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Family activity feedFamilyAtlas: Available AndroidPreview iOSNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• See and identify every home deviceFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Pause any home deviceFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Pause home internet (kids / everyone)FamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Internet schedules for home devicesFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consolesFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Child's web rules follow them to home devicesFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Home internet time limits and extra timeFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Home device usage reportsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Malware and phishing blocking for everyoneFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Network-wide ad and tracker blockingFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Country blockingFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Household block / allow listsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Encrypted upstream DNSFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• New device alerts and approvalFamilyAtlas: Available HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Arrive-home / left-home alertsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Per-device data usage and monthly quotaFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Unusual traffic alertsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• VPN / Tor detectionFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Open port and UPnP alertsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• LAN scan and probing alertsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Internet outage log and speed testFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Device groupsFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).
• Weekly home summaryFamilyAtlas: Preview HomeControlNot found in Microsoft Family Safety’s official documentation (checked September 26, 2026).

Coverage to check: 2 capabilities.

Microsoft Family Safety’s official sources list these, while FamilyAtlas does not have them, or has them only in preview where they are fully offered.

• Weekly family digestMicrosoft Family Safety: OfferedWeekly activity email to organizersSource ↗FamilyAtlas: preview only (Android, iOS), validation or distribution still pending.
• Only-approved-sites modeMicrosoft Family Safety: Offered'Only use allowed websites' mode; Edge onlySource ↗FamilyAtlas: preview only (Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl), validation or distribution still pending.