Web filtering, app blocking, and screen time scheduling do not work on iOS devices. You can't monitor macOS computers with Family Safety, but parents can access the web dashboard and make changes to the rules from their Macs. Microsoft Family Safety runs on Android, Apple, Windows, and Xbox devices.

Two-part hardware and software solution Circle Home Plus is more expensive the device costs $129 and includes a one-year premium membership, but after that, you need to pay $9.99 per month to maintain the service on an unlimited number of devices.

Editors’ Choice pick Qustodio organizes its paid subscription plans by family size, with Small (five devices), Medium (10 devices), and Large (15 devices) choices. Kaspersky Safe Kids charges only $14.99 per year and supports an unlimited number of child devices. Norton Family is more expensive ($49.99 per year) than Microsoft Family Safety and covers an unlimited number of devices. For more, you can check out our in-depth comparison of those three services. Microsoft Family Safety is most similar to Google Family Link and Apple's Screen Time solutions. Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test (Opens in a new window). Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions.

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