Parents can also download a version of MMGuardian directly from the company instead of the Play Store which can even block the child from using safe mode to bypass or remove the app. The developers frequently release updates to address any new loopholes that are introduced from phone updates. Qustodio only provides alerts for browsing.Īndroid– MMGuardian has patented anti-tamper technology to prevent children from bypassing it. IPhone– MMGuardian provides AI-powered alerts about concerning topics detected in the child’s messages and internet browsing such as contact with predators, cyberbullying, suicidal thoughts, inappropriate pictures, and much more. MMGuardian also offers a large number of other alerts (such as apps being downloaded, adding new contacts, contacts being changed, the device being powered off, etc). Qustodio provides alerts for browsing, not messages. Qustodio does not offer message monitoring of any kind.Īndroid– MMGuardian provides AI-powered alerts about concerning topics detected in the child’s messages and internet browsing such as contact with predators, cyberbullying, suicidal thoughts, inappropriate pictures, and much more.

IPhone– MMGuardian allows parents to view all of their child’s SMS and iMessage text messages, as well as chat messages from popular social media messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. However, it does also offer monitoring for Facebook so that you can see status updates, pictures, friends, and more (but not messages). Neither version of Qustodio monitors social media/messaging app messages. Qustodio’s app on the Play Store does not report SMS messages so you have to download the app directly from them to do so. The parent’s device does not make a difference.Īndroid– MMGuardian allows parents to view all of their child’s SMS text messages, as well as chat messages from popular social media messaging apps such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and more. Note: The features available depend on the child’s device. In this review, we will provide you with an honest comparison of the premium features available between MMGuardian and Qustodio for Androids and iPhones. Here at MMGuardian, we believe our app is by far the best parental control app available to parents who want to protect their children and have peace of mind.

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