Looking for recommendations. I've tried Apple Screen Time but it's way too easy to just request "more time" and then I'm the bad guy. Tried Life360 for a bit but it felt invasive for everyone. Want something that tracks but isn't Big Brother territory. Anyone using Bark or Qustodio? Are they worth the monthly fee?
What about Google Family Link? It's pretty solid for setting limits and it's not creepy feeling. You can see what apps they use without constant location tracking
The 'request more time' problem is real. My 7yo figured that out in like a week. Looking for something that doesn't let them bypass it easily either
Life360 definitely feels like Big Brother energy. Don't want my kids growing up thinking constant tracking is normal even if it's for safety
The hard truth is no app works better than just taking the device away lol. But I get wanting something that doesn't turn into a daily battle
to join the conversation.
Honestly the built-in tools on Android/iOS aren't perfect but they're less invasive than third-party apps. Might be worth just getting better at enforcing limits manually instead of relying on tech to do it