Boomerang Parental Control App

Boomerang Parental Control App

Screen Time, App Blocker & GPS

102 ratings
96 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 24, 2016
  • July 7, 2026
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About

This app helps parents manage their children's digital habits by setting screen time limits, blocking apps, and tracking location. It aims to foster healthier online behavior and open communication about device usage.

βœ“Custom screen time schedules
βœ“App blocking and pausing
βœ“Real-time location tracking
βœ“Website and app usage monitoring
βœ“Family messaging
βœ“Call log and text message review (Android)
βœ“New app installation alerts (Android)
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What's New in Boomerang Parental Control App

5.4

July 7, 2026

Parent Mode: Improved App Usage from non-iOS child devices Other under the hood optimizations

5

In-App Purchases

$19.99

1 Device Annual License

License valid for 12 months-renew annually

User reviews

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Excellent app!! Best in the parental controls market

Keeps Browser History

This app does the ONE thing I needed, and something I couldn’t find a way to do any other way on Apple devices… and that is work with a browser to make it impossible for a child to delete their browser search history. It does this with the Spin Safe browser which is working well for my 12 year old. Boomerang keeps a history of all sites visited EVEN IF my daughter deletes her history. Spin Safe also has the ability to block categories of web content as well as specific sites. It’s the perfect solution to give her the freedom to use the internet but I can make sure she is staying safe. THANK YOU FOR CREATING THIS APP.
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No improvements for years

It needs a refresh and you can’t update every setting in the mobile app. You have to sign on to the boomerang site with a web browser to adjust many key settings. Guys, seriously, get with it and start improving the function and UI. Don’t rest on your laurels. There’s plenty of competition out there.
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This is the worst app on all app stores.

Please take this app down. This has basically ruined my life back in 2022 or 2021 because my entire life was tiktok. that was the only thing keeping me entertained. And this applies for most children who are exposed to screens at a young age. You are not helping kids. You are helping them develop hate.
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Frustrating

This app has the potential to be great, but is instead quite frustrating. The Accessibility option always disables on my son’s Android Galaxy rendering the parental controls disabled and not functioning. There is no customer service line to call. Instead you have to email and wait for a response. I like the design of this app, but not the functionality.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App crashes on iPhone and iPad regularly

Bug

Location tracking fails to update

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Text message logs delayed by hours or days

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Time-out and lock features don't activate at scheduled times

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Accessibility settings disable parental controls on Android

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SSL certificate expiration causing portal access failures

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License/subscription not recognized on new devices

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Settings disappear after saving on overlapping time frames

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Hotspot and location spoofing not properly blocked

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App icons rearrange to alphabetical order after restrictions

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Push notifications not working properly

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Device management features randomly malfunction

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Remote commands take excessive time to process

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Requires constant reinstallation to function

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Incompatible with certain Android devices (Galaxy Tab E, Kindle)

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Requested Features

10 requests

Social media monitoring capabilities

Feature

Different daytime vs nighttime app allowances

Feature

Ability to keep specific apps (like camera) active during restrictions

Feature

Support for Amazon Fire tablets and other platforms

Feature

Better Apple/iOS feature parity with Android

Feature

Improved web browser content controls

Feature

Call and text tracking for iPhone users

Feature

Complete device shutdown option

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Custom PIN instead of device passcode for management

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Notifications for overnight activity logs

Feature

FAQ

What does Boomerang: Screen Time & Kids do?

Boomerang is a parental control app designed to help parents manage their children's digital habits. It allows you to set screen time schedules, limit specific apps, track your child's location, and monitor their online activity to encourage healthier digital behavior.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include setting custom daily screen time schedules, pausing all apps instantly, tracking your child's location, reviewing website visits, and using a family messenger. For Android devices, it also offers individual app time limits, call log and text message review, and alerts for new app installations.

How much does Boomerang cost?

The app offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, it operates on a freemium model, with in-app purchases available for advanced features and full functionality.

What devices is Boomerang compatible with?

The app allows parents to manage their children's devices from their own iOS or Android phone. Child devices can be iOS (iPhone/iPad) or Android smartphones. An internet connection is required for it to function.

How can this app help with my child's screen time?

This app helps manage screen time by allowing you to set daily schedules, pause all apps when needed, and even set daily time limits for individual apps like social media. It also provides insights into app usage, helping you have informed conversations with your child about their digital habits.