Bring Android location, screen time and home internet routines into the same family setup.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
FamilyAtlas puts Android screen time, location history, check-ins and low-battery alerts alongside home internet routines. With HomeControl, a parent can pause connected home devices and set schedules from the same product.
HomeControl web categories, SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode are available. Phone web-category filtering, category app limits and desktop apps have different support levels; the matrix below shows exactly which are Preview.
Check support for your family’s devices →| What matters | FamilyAtlas | Mobicip |
|---|---|---|
| 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 → | Lite $2.99/mo (5 devices), Standard $4.99/mo (10), Premium $7.99/mo (20); billed annually, 7-day trial. 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, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension |
| Before choosing | Confirm early-access availability and supported permissions for each child device. | Check the current vendor plan, supported OS versions and installation requirements. |
Compare the tier, not the lowest monthly figure: Lite covers 5 devices, Standard 10 and Premium 20, all billed annually, with a 7-day trial. Some features, such as app limits and social monitoring, are listed as Premium in the App Store, and Chromebook support is narrower.
The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). Mobicip cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 22 offered, 9 partly offered, 45 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Mobicip |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedDaily screen time allowance per child; not on ChromebookSource ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredSchedules and sleep time set by weekday; per-weekday daily allowance not documentedSource ↗ |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferediOS: only apps that use the internet; App Store lists app limits as PremiumSource ↗ |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | OfferedLimits for Social Media, Games, Entertainment categoriesSource ↗ |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedManaged schedules, Sleep Time and Vacation modeSource ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedManaged schedules for homework/study with custom app and web rulesSource ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedBlock single apps or categories; not on ChromebookSource ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Partly offeredNew app install alerts; apps in blocked categories stay blockedSource ↗ |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredSleep Time keeps phone/contacts (Android); iOS relies on Apple's Always AllowedSource ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedChild dashboard can request more screen time or blocked app/siteSource ↗ |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedPause All Devices / Family Time lockSource ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | OfferedRemotely lock devicesSource ↗ |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedAndroid needs Device Admin; iOS needs parent Apple credentialsSource ↗ |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | OfferedActivity summary of app use and screen timeSource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedDaily/weekly email summariesSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Mobicip |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | Offered20+ blockable categories plus keyword blockingSource ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedAllowed and blocked website listsSource ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | OfferedAllowed List Only modeSource ↗ |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | OfferedEnforces safe search on popular search enginesSource ↗ |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredPer-video YouTube filtering instead; Android 7+ only via browserSource ↗ |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | Partly offeredActivity summary lists websites and videos accessedSource ↗ |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | OfferedBrowsing history in activity summarySource ↗ |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | Partly offeredBlocks unauthorized VPNs; encrypted-DNS handling not documentedSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Mobicip |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | Partly offeredAlerts on risky Facebook/Snapchat content only; Snapchat Android onlySource ↗ |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | Partly offeredFacebook; Snapchat Android only; App Store lists it as PremiumSource ↗ |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Mobicip |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedCurrent/last known location; not on ChromebookSource ↗ |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedLocation history; App Store lists 7 daysSource ↗ |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedAlerts on entering/leaving saved places (100-1000 m)Source ↗ |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsOffers directions to child's location, not live trip sharing |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Mobicip |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Partly offeredCalendar view of device schedules onlySource ↗ |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedInvite another parent or guardianSource ↗ |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedParenting expert tipsSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Mobicip |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Mobicip's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in Mobicip’s official documentation. That is not proof Mobicip lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
Mobicip’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.
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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