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FamilyAtlas vs
Microsoft Family Safety

Manage Android phones and home internet access for TVs and consoles in one product.

Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.

Why FamilyAtlas

Family routines beyond a Windows PC.

FamilyAtlas combines Android app limits and family location with internet schedules for TVs and consoles. HomeControl lets you pause a console’s internet access, group home devices and apply household routines through an optional gateway.

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What you can use today.

HomeControl controls internet access, not offline games or console play time. FamilyAtlas’s Windows and macOS apps remain Preview. Android check-ins, family SOS and supported phone controls are available within early access.

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Price and platforms.

FamilyAtlas and Microsoft Family Safety: price context and platforms
What mattersFamilyAtlasMicrosoft Family Safety
Price contextFamily $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 →Free; iOS app is parent-only. Location/drive features (formerly Microsoft 365 Family) removed 2024. Check official offer ↗
PlatformsAndroid 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, Windows
Before choosingConfirm early-access availability and supported permissions for each child device.Check the current vendor plan, supported OS versions and installation requirements.

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

Screen time & apps. FamilyAtlas: status and platforms. Microsoft Family Safety: official documentation, checked September 26, 2026.
CapabilityFamilyAtlasMicrosoft Family Safety
Daily screen time limitsAvailable AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSOfferedDevice limits on Windows, Xbox and Android; not iOSSource ↗
Different limits per weekdayAvailable AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSOfferedDifferent schedule per day of weekSource ↗
Per-app time limitsAvailable AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSOfferedApp and game limits on Windows, Xbox, AndroidSource ↗
App category limitsPreview iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Schedules and bedtimeAvailable AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSOfferedAllowed time ranges per day on Windows, Xbox, AndroidSource ↗
Focus / homework timeAvailable Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Block appsAvailable AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSOfferedOrganizer can block apps on Windows, Xbox, AndroidSource ↗
New app approvalAvailable AndroidPreview Windows, macOSPartly offeredAge-rating content filters with requests; app/game filters Windows/XboxSource ↗
Always-allowed / emergency appsAvailable AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in docsNo always-allowed app option in limit/block docs (checked Sep 26 2026)
Child asks for more timeAvailable AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSOfferedParent notified when child requests more timeSource ↗
Chores that earn screen timePreview Android, iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Pause a device instantlyAvailable AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Remote lockPreview AndroidNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Uninstall / tamper protectionLimited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in docsNo uninstall or tamper protection in Family Safety docs (checked Sep 26 2026)
App usage reportsAvailable AndroidPreview Windows, macOSOfferedApp, game and screen time activity for Windows, Xbox, AndroidSource ↗
Weekly family digestPreview Android, iOSOfferedWeekly activity email to organizersSource ↗

Web & YouTube

Web & YouTube. FamilyAtlas: status and platforms. Microsoft Family Safety: official documentation, checked September 26, 2026.
CapabilityFamilyAtlasMicrosoft Family Safety
Web category filteringAvailable HomeControlPreview Android, iOSPartly offeredSingle mature-content filter toggle, Edge only; no category pickerSource ↗
Block / allow specific sitesAvailable Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControlOfferedAllowed/blocked sites lists; Microsoft Edge onlySource ↗
Only-approved-sites modePreview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControlOffered'Only use allowed websites' mode; Edge onlySource ↗
Enforced SafeSearchAvailable Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext.Partly offeredFiltered searches in Bing via Edge onlySource ↗
YouTube Restricted ModeAvailable Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Block YouTube channelsPreview AndroidNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Block YouTube ShortsPreview AndroidNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
YouTube watch activityAvailable Chrome ext.Preview AndroidNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Browsing / search activityAvailable Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControlPartly offeredWeb and search activity only in supported browser (Edge)Source ↗
Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypassLimited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControlNot found in docsBlocks non-Edge browsers when filtering on; no VPN/DNS bypass claims

Safety alerts

Safety alerts. FamilyAtlas: status and platforms. Microsoft Family Safety: official documentation, checked September 26, 2026.
CapabilityFamilyAtlasMicrosoft Family Safety
AI alerts on risky textPreview Android, Windows, Chrome ext.Not found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Nudity / explicit image detectionPreview iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Guidance for parents on each alertPreview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext.Not found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Email / cloud account monitoringNot availableNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Call & SMS monitoringPreview AndroidNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Block calls from contactsPreview AndroidNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Social media message monitoringNot availableNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Content analysed on the device, not uploadedAvailable Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, WindowsNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026

Location & driving

Location & driving. FamilyAtlas: status and platforms. Microsoft Family Safety: official documentation, checked September 26, 2026.
CapabilityFamilyAtlasMicrosoft Family Safety
Live family locationAvailable AndroidPreview iOSNot found in docsLocation tracking Removed Dec 2024 (app v2.0.0 notes)Source ↗
Location historyAvailable AndroidPreview iOSNot found in docsRemoved Dec 2024 (app v2.0.0 notes)Source ↗
Arrive / leave place alertsPreview Android, iOSNot found in docsLocation alerts retired per Microsoft support noticeSource ↗
Low battery alertsAvailable AndroidPreview iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Check-ins and pick-me-up requestsAvailable AndroidPreview iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
SOS to familyAvailable AndroidPreview iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
SOS texts to outside emergency contactsPreview Android, iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Possible-crash detectionPreview Android, iOSNot found in docsDrive Safety Removed Dec 2024 (app v2.0.0 notes)Source ↗
Speeding alertsLimited iOSPreview AndroidNot found in docsDrive Safety Removed Dec 2024 (app v2.0.0 notes)Source ↗
Driver score and weekly driving reportPreview Android, iOSNot found in docsDrive Safety Removed Dec 2024 (app v2.0.0 notes)Source ↗
Live trip sharing with ETAPreview Android, iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Approximate location for teensPreview Android, iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Timed location pause with parent noticePreview Android, iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Loud find-my-phone (through silent)Limited iOSPreview AndroidNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026

Family life

Family life. FamilyAtlas: status and platforms. Microsoft Family Safety: official documentation, checked September 26, 2026.
CapabilityFamilyAtlasMicrosoft Family Safety
Shared family calendarPreview Android, iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Family agreement with child sign-offPreview Android, iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Family activity feedAvailable AndroidPreview iOSNot found in docsNot found in Microsoft Family Safety's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026
Multiple parents / guardiansAvailable AndroidPreview iOSOfferedAdults can be added with the Organizer roleSource ↗
Parenting guides and conversation startersAvailable AndroidPreview iOSPartly offeredFamily Safety Toolkit PDF with conversation guidance; not in the appSource ↗

Home network (every device at home)

Home network (every device at home). FamilyAtlas: status and platforms. Microsoft Family Safety: official documentation, checked September 26, 2026.
CapabilityFamilyAtlasMicrosoft Family Safety
See and identify every home deviceAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Pause any home deviceAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Pause home internet (kids / everyone)Available HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Internet schedules for home devicesAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consolesAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Child's web rules follow them to home devicesAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Home internet time limits and extra timePreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Home device usage reportsPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Malware and phishing blocking for everyoneAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Network-wide ad and tracker blockingAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Country blockingAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Household block / allow listsPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Encrypted upstream DNSAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
New device alerts and approvalAvailable HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Arrive-home / left-home alertsPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Per-device data usage and monthly quotaPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Unusual traffic alertsPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
VPN / Tor detectionPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Open port and UPnP alertsPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
LAN scan and probing alertsPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Internet outage log and speed testPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Device groupsPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Weekly home summaryPreview HomeControlNot found in docsMicrosoft offers no home network/router product
Not found in their documentation

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.

Honest tradeoffs

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.

Try the tasks your family actually needs.

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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Sources & comparison notes

US-dollar prices where shown. Offers, taxes, shipping, renewal terms and availability may change. We do not claim to be the cheapest option or the right fit for every family. FamilyAtlas capabilities are limited by the published early-access support notes; statuses marked Preview still need validation or distribution approval.

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