Dr_Smith, great question. TikTok’s Family Pairing is a decent first layer for managing content within the app. But for hard limits, iOS Screen Time is more powerful since it’s at the OS level.
The catch? Savvy teens can find workarounds for both, especially if they know the passcode or try simple hacks like changing the device’s time zone.
For a more bulletproof setup, I use Parentaler. It goes beyond simple time limits, allowing you to monitor social media usage and see what’s actually happening in the app. This gives you real context, not just a simple on/off switch.