Choose your digital guardian and protect every message.

Swipe to compare three key apps and decide which one best fits your environment.

Custodio

Custodio It's one of the most comprehensive parental control solutions. It works on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Kindle, and allows you to generate activity reports on WhatsApp and other messaging apps without reading the content of messages. It offers keyword filters, blocking of suspicious links, and screen time limits. Monitoring is done discreetly through an app installed on the monitored device and a web dashboard where guardians review daily usage reports and alerts.

Pros

• Monitor usage time and block unwanted apps.
• Web content filters and alerts for sensitive keywords.
• Clean interface, with clear graphical reports.
• Easy installation and uninstallation locked without password.

Cons

• It doesn't reveal chat text, just usage patterns and alerts.
• Premium Plan with up to 15 devices (≈ €50/year); free, limited to 1 device.
• Advanced features (geolocation, calls) require extensive permissions.

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mSpy

mSpy It stands out for its ability to capture WhatsApp messages, even on iOS, along with call logs, real-time GPS tracking, and multimedia access. It requires installing a client app and, on iOS, a jailbreak. It offers a web panel where complete chats, browsing history, and contacts are synchronized. Ideal for environments where reading message content is essential, although its use must always comply with current legislation and with explicit consent.

Pros

• Complete capture of WhatsApp and social media conversations.
• Location tracking, geofence alerts, and call logs.
• Compatible with Android without root (limited) and iOS after jailbreak.

Cons

• More complex installation and risk of voiding warranties.
• Expensive subscription (≈ €99/year) and sometimes they charge extra for features.
• High level of access: requires complete trust between all parties.

Norton Family

Norton Family It combines app and web monitoring with time limits and activity alerts. Although it doesn't access WhatsApp texts, it detects app launches and the duration of each session. It includes geofencing location tracking and browser search reporting. Its centralized dashboard is simple and focused on protecting minors without going into intimate details, encouraging dialogue and self-regulation.

Pros

• Very intuitive interface and quick setup.
• Daily time limit per app or category (messaging, social media).
• Location reports and unsafe site alerts.
• Included in Norton 360 with antivirus and VPN.

Cons

• Does not read the content of messages or multimedia files.
• Only 30 days free trial; then subscription ≈ €40/year.
• Less granularity in filters for specific words and phrases.

You can download the apps from their stores

App	Monitor WhatsApp	Word filters	Time control	Cost
Custodio	Use of app	Yeah	Yeah	Free / €50/year
mSpy	Full text	No	Limited	99 €/year
Norton Family	App use only	No	Yeah	€40/year (includes VPN)

Swipe to the Part 3 To put your favorite app into practice, we'll perform alert diagnostics, configure customized notifications, and establish periodic review protocols.

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