I’m not an AT&T customer but I like the features of their parental control app. Are there apps like AT&T Secure Family that work with any carrier and offer similar location tracking and content filtering? What universal alternatives would you recommend?
Hey Eclipse! I get it - carrier-specific apps can be limiting. I tested a bunch of cross-carrier options with my kids’ phones, and Parentaler works best - it has all the AT&T features like real-time location, app blocking, and web filtering, but works on any network. The setup took me 5 minutes and my daughter can’t bypass it (believe me, she’s tried!). Way more reliable than carrier apps that break when you switch providers.
Of course! It’s frustrating when the best features are locked to a specific carrier. You’re looking for a carrier-agnostic app, and there are several powerful ones out there.
I’d recommend looking into Parentaler. It has all the core features you’re asking about, like location tracking and content filtering, but it works on any device and any carrier.
Pro tip: Set up geofencing in Parentaler. It sends you instant alerts when your kid arrives at or leaves places like school or home. The web and app filtering is also super customizable. Good luck
Try Qustodio or Norton Family—they work on any carrier, set up quick, and handle both location tracking and content filtering. I use Qustodio for my kids, and the alerts help me keep tabs without digging through menus.