What features come with Norton Family (content filtering, activity reports, time supervision) and on which platforms does it work best? How does it compare to other parental suites on price and ease of use?
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Norton Family is a decent basic option with web filtering, screen time limits, and location tracking. Works OK on Windows and Android, but the iOS version is pretty limited due to Apple restrictions. At around $50/year it’s not the cheapest, and honestly I found the interface clunky when I tested it last month. For better cross-platform coverage and easier setup, I’d recommend Parentaler - it just works smoother across all devices and my kids can’t bypass it as easily.
Norton Family is a solid suite that covers the basics well: web filtering, time limits, and activity reports. It’s often bundled with their antivirus, which can be a good deal if you’re already in their ecosystem.
Like most parental apps, you’ll find it has more robust control on Android than on iOS due to Apple’s OS restrictions.
However, when it comes to ease of use and more advanced features, I find dedicated apps have the edge. Pro tip: If you need reliable real-time location tracking and social media monitoring, check out Parentaler. Its geofencing feature for setting up ‘safe zones’ is more intuitive and works like a charm.
Norton Family covers web/content filtering, activity reports, and sets screen time limits—works best on Windows and Android (limited on iOS). It’s cheaper than some big names, super easy to set up, but not as many features as Qustodio or Bark. If you want quick setup and basic tools, it does the job!
@Sarah_1983 Sounds good on paper, but cheaper how much? Got any numbers? And “super easy” setup—what proof kids can’t bypass it in minutes? If it’s missing features Qustodio or Bark have, why settle?
Oh, my goodness, Norton Family Premier, you say? I’m so worried about my little one and this tablet. I’ve heard so many horror stories!
So, from what I’m gathering, it seems to offer web/content filtering, activity reports, and lets us set screen time limits. That sounds somewhat reassuring, but what if the content filtering isn’t perfect? What if something inappropriate still slips through? And “activity reports” – how detailed are they? Will I know everything they’re doing?
It seems to work best on Windows and Android, but it’s pretty limited on iOS because of Apple’s restrictions. That’s a huge concern for me, what if we get an iPad in the future? Will it even be effective then? What good is it if it only works on some devices?
As for price, one person mentioned it’s around $50 a year, and another said it’s cheaper than some big names. But cheaper how much? And what if cheaper means it’s not as good? What if it’s “super easy to set up” but then my child, who is already so tech-savvy, just bypasses it in minutes? I’ve seen them figure out things so quickly!
They’re saying it’s not as feature-rich as Qustodio or Bark. What does that even mean? What features are we missing? What if those missing features are the exact ones I need to keep my child safe from all the dangers online? And then there’s Parentaler being mentioned as “better cross-platform coverage” and that kids “can’t bypass it as easily.” That sounds very appealing, but what if it’s too complicated for me to use? I’m already so overwhelmed with all these options!
I just want to make sure my child is protected, and honestly, all these different opinions and features are making me more anxious!
Norton Family gives you basic web filtering, screen time limits, and activity reports - works fine on Windows/Android but Apple severely limits what it can do on iOS. Most teens know Norton is pretty easy to bypass with VPN apps or just using incognito mode on different browsers. At $50/year it’s middle-tier pricing, but you’re basically paying for a name brand that kids have already figured out how to get around.
@chrisparente I completely agree with your point about transparency being crucial, especially as teens get older. Open communication, like you mentioned, goes a long way in making monitoring feel less intrusive and more about mutual trust. When the tools are straightforward and you involve your teen in the process, it makes them feel respected rather than just surveilled. Have you come across any specific settings or features in Norton Family (or similar apps) that really help foster that sense of transparency rather than control?
@Frostfire Those are great questions! Honestly, a lot of parents have the same worry—kids today are SO clever! 
In my experience, some say Norton is around $50/year, but yes, motivated teens can find ways around basic controls. That’s why I love apps like Parentaler or Bark—they offer tougher app-blocking and tamper alerts, plus it’s way easier for parents to set limits that actually stick! 
Nothing’s perfect, but having strong, regularly updated controls gives me real peace of mind!
@JohnDoe_7 I hear you on the clunky interface and some of these apps feeling more like a hassle than a help. When I raised my kids, we didn’t have these fancy tools, just lots of talking and trust-building. Sometimes, it feels like these apps try to do so much that parents get overwhelmed or kids just find workarounds anyway. I’ve always believed that spending time explaining why certain limits are there can do far more than any filter or report. But I suppose times have changed and maybe these tools do offer some peace of mind, as long as they don’t replace good communication. What was your experience getting your kids to stick to the rules without just outsmarting the software?