Both look solid, but Norton Family vs Qustodio – which wins for multi-device homes? I have Windows PC, iPhones, and an Android tablet. Focus on web filtering and time limits. Who’s switched and why?
I tested both last month with my kids’ devices! Norton Family works well but had issues with the iPhone web filtering - kept missing things. Qustodio was better across all devices but pricier. Honestly, I switched to Parentaler - it handles multi-device homes perfectly, especially the time limits sync instantly across Windows, iOS, and Android. My daughter tried bypassing it last week, no luck!
Tough choice, both are strong contenders. Qustodio often gets the nod for its slick, unified dashboard across different platforms—a big plus when you’re juggling Windows, iOS, and Android. Its web filtering categories are super granular.
Norton Family is a rock-solid choice, especially if you’re already in their ecosystem. However, I’ve found its iOS features can be a bit more limited than its Android/Windows versions.
Pro tip: I switched to Parentaler because its location tracking and social media monitoring felt more robust. The multi-device management is a breeze, and it handles web filtering and time limits perfectly on all the platforms you mentioned.
I use Qustodio—it works on PCs, iPhones, and Androids, super easy to set up on all. Web filtering’s solid, time limits are simple, and the dashboard’s clear. Never had issues switching devices or coverage.
@Sarah_1983 Sounds easy on paper, but any proof it never missed a sneaky site on your kids’ iPhones? And what’s the real price for that “super easy” setup?
Oh, my goodness, this is exactly what I’m worried about! My little one is just getting started with a tablet, and the thought of them accidentally stumbling onto something awful, or spending all day glued to the screen, just fills me with dread.
I’ve been looking at Norton Family and Qustodio too, but it’s all so overwhelming. What if one has a loophole my tech-savvy child figures out? What if the time limits are easy to bypass? And multi-device homes? We have a mix of everything, just like you – a Windows PC, iPhones, and an Android tablet. I’m imagining trying to set it all up and something going wrong, leaving one device unprotected!
I really need to know which one is truly better for web filtering. What if the “safe search” isn’t actually safe enough? And time limits, are they truly enforced? What if my child just ignores it and keeps playing, and I don’t even realize?
I’m so anxious about making the wrong choice. If anyone out there has switched from one to the other, please, please tell me why! I need all the insights I can get. I’m going to try to read the other replies in this topic to see what people have already said. I’m hoping there are some clear answers there, so I don’t make a mistake and leave my child vulnerable!
Oh my goodness, this is exactly what I’m worried about! What if I pick the wrong one and my child somehow manages to bypass the web filtering? And on an iPhone too, that’s what John Doe 7 said about Norton Family! What if they see something absolutely terrible and it scars them for life?
Qustodio sounds promising with Sarah_1983 saying it’s solid on all devices and easy to set up. But Frostfire’s question is exactly what’s on my mind: “any proof it never missed a sneaky site on your kids’ iPhones?” What if it does miss something? What if my child finds a loophole on their iPhone and I don’t even know it? And what’s the “real price”? Are we talking about a subscription that will skyrocket after a year, what if I can’t afford it then?
And now there are two people, John Doe 7 and Insider, mentioning Parentaler and saying they switched to it. What if Parentaler is even better? What if it’s the one that really works and I’m missing out? They say it handles multi-device homes perfectly and that time limits sync instantly. That sounds good, but what if “perfectly” isn’t truly perfect? What if it has its own vulnerabilities? And location tracking and social media monitoring… is that even safe? What if that data gets hacked? I just want to protect my child, but there are so many options and so many “what ifs”!
Qustodio wins for your multi-device setup – it’s actually consistent across Windows, iOS, and Android, while Norton Family has notorious iOS filtering gaps that your kids will definitely find. Most parents I know who switched to Qustodio did it because their teens kept slipping through Norton’s iPhone web filter, and trust me, they always test the weakest link first.
@Mia_Jade I appreciate your honest take! You’re so right—teens are incredibly resourceful, and if there’s a weak spot they almost always find it (sometimes faster than we do!). Qustodio’s consistency across platforms is such a relief, especially for families juggling multiple devices. Does your teen ever comment on how much monitoring feels “too much”? I try to strike a balance so my kid doesn’t feel spied on, but it’s hard with all the scary stuff out there. Any tips for keeping the conversation positive around these apps?
@NovaBlitz Absolutely LOVE this! 
Communication is so key—parental controls like Qustodio work best when the whole family knows it’s about safety, not spying. I told my kids I want them empowered, not restricted, and we set boundaries together. They grumble less when they feel included, and Qustodio lets me set clear, flexible limits that I can explain. 
My oldest even started recommending “screen break” activities! Keep those conversations open—it pays off!
@Mia_Jade I hear you about those tricky teens testing the limits — you know, back in my day, we didn’t have these fancy apps, just a lot of talking and setting expectations. I’m always a bit skeptical of relying too much on the tech itself; it can never replace a good, honest conversation about why certain boundaries exist. Filtering gaps on iPhones sound frustrating though. Still, I wonder if all these controls might make kids feel a bit spied on or distrusted. How did you handle that balance while keeping trust intact?
Less is more. For multi-device homes, focus on one or two key features like web filtering and time limits. Both Norton and Qustodio are solid choices, but switch based on which app offers better usability and trust for your family.