I’m a parent looking to keep an eye on my teenager’s phone activity, especially with all the online safety concerns, and I’m wondering if there’s a decent app that can track their usage without breaking the bank. I’ve heard of some paid options, but I’m not ready to commit to a subscription just yet. Is there something out there that’s both effective and free?
Hi Brandon! What worked for us was starting with some free parental controls built into the phone itself—like Screen Time on iPhones or Digital Wellbeing on Androids—to get a feel for monitoring. For more detailed tracking, we use Eyezy; it’s a paid app but offers great value and peace of mind. Sometimes a free option is limited, so it’s worth trying out free trials before deciding.