# Jamf Parent

> Parental control app for managing children's school-issued devices. (iPhone/iPad app by JAMF Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamf-parent/id1458797105 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JAMF Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/290965542)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai and 1 more
- Released: 2019-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamf-parent/id1458797105/reviews.md

## What is Jamf Parent?

Jamf Parent empowers parents to manage their children's school-issued devices. Using the intuitive interface, you can restrict which apps your child can access on their device, receive notifications when your child arrives at school, and schedule homework time or bedtime by using Device Rules to allow or restrict certain apps.

Key features:


- Restrict and allow apps in real time (including games and social media)
- Restrict and allow device features (including the camera)
- Restrict and allow websites
- Create scheduled app restrictions for homework time, bedtime, and timeout

## Key features

- Restrict and allow apps
- Restrict and allow device features
- Restrict and allow websites
- Schedule app restrictions
- Receive arrival notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamf-parent/id1458797105/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible experience, cannot set any restrictions or rule. Failed as the apps.

*2026-08-02, version 5.2.5*

Super user-unfriendly. Very hard to understand each function by just reading the labels. The device rules and restrictions fail to work on child’s PLD- which means the only purpose of this apps’ existence FAILS. The whole setting just messed up: Ipad freeze, apps disappear out of nowhere, timing settings go haywire in a weird way against the intent. As a result, children who are only 12 end up using the Ipad uncontrollably while parents cannot do anything to help them. Very frustrating indeed, but we as parents and children are stuck in the same situation everyday.

### 1/5 — Not helpful

*2026-06-28, version 5.2.4*

For this App to be useful it needs time limits. I.e. Allow 30 minutes of games or YouTube after school. Apple controls can’t do this without also applying during school time. So the only option to Parents is to use the Apple option. But then while at school if being used by a teacher then the kids have to ask for more time and just hope one parent can respond quickly while at work!

### 1/5 — Not working and not intuitive

*2026-06-27, version 5.2.4*

For more than a month, the app has not been working. Only shows error msg. Before it stopped working, the design was really bad. It was not clear how any setup affected the ipad. Had to do by trial and error. Even then, the outcome was never consistent. Very frustrating and badly affects my child’s learning and leisure times. UX/UI design really needs a re-think badly.

### 1/5 — Cannot apply restrictions

*2026-06-21, version 5.2.4*

This app doesn’t work at all. They’ve insisted our children use iPads at school and that the MOE in its infinite wisdom be the one to decide what restrictions are set on it and at what time. However, in reality it basically has no restrictions and children can use it all day to play games. When you try to set up rules through the app, which is supposed to let parents manage their kids’ screen time, it doesn’t work. The restrictions cannot be applied.

### 1/5 — Complete disaster

*2026-06-09, version 5.2.4*

This is absolutely impossible to use. So far I’ve managed to blocking everything or nothing, and then only after fighting counterintuitive instructions which are as clear as mud. Clearly written by developers with no kids and not enough expertise to work for companies who know how to design user friendly apps. Like the native apple software which is intuitive and functional. Probably perfectly designed for a UK council has no interest in parental controls or kids screentime.

### 1/5 — UIが最低レベル、誰も使えない

*2026-05-28, version 5.2.4*

市町村の指定で配布されたiPadのペアレンタルコントロールのために仕方なくインストールしましたが、UIが全く機能してない。
制限なのか許可なのかも不明。アプリをデザインした人は本当に人なのか？と疑うレベル。酷すぎる。

### 1/5 — Absolut ungeeignet

*2026-05-18, version 5.2.3*

Die App ist einfach nur Fehlerhaft und die Einschränkungen funktionieren leider nicht wirklich. Schade, dass das Gymnasium in Friedberg noch immer auf diese App setzt. Leider tut sich bei der App auch keine Entwicklung ins Positive. Ich wünsche dem Anbieter eigene Kinder, welche die App in der Schule verwenden. Dann würde sich vielleicht mal etwas tun.

### 1/5 — 過去最悪のアプリ

*2026-05-16, version 5.2.3*

初めてレビュー書きます。学校指定のためどうしようもないのですが

・設定が反映されない
・アプリがとてもわかりづらい
・できることが時間制限くらい

極め付けは何もしてないのに勝手に全ての設定が消えて、最初の初期設定からやり直しになりました。
これアプリとしてリリースして良いレベルではないです。

当方、こんなにダメなアプリは見たことないです。

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2026-05-14, version 5.2.3*

Null Stern!!
Die blockierte Website kann das Kind trotzdem problemlos öffnen und ansehen. Was machen die Entwickler eigentlich? Das ist die schlechteste App, die ich je benutzt habe.

### 1/5 — 固まって動かない

*2026-05-13, version 5.2.2*

学校からiPadに入れて家庭で制御するように言われダウンロードしましたが、設定の時点で途中から固まり、全然制御できなくて困っています。

## Frequently asked questions about Jamf Parent

### What can Jamf Parent do?

Jamf Parent allows parents to manage their children's school-issued devices. You can restrict app and website access, control device features like the camera, and set schedules for homework or bedtime.

### Does Jamf Parent have ads?

No, Jamf Parent does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does Jamf Parent support?

Jamf Parent is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

### How often is Jamf Parent updated?

The latest version, 5.2.1, was released on March 16, 2026, indicating regular updates to maintain functionality and security.

### What is the age rating for Jamf Parent?

Jamf Parent has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for parents of young children.

### How does Jamf Parent help with homework or bedtime?

You can create scheduled app restrictions within Jamf Parent. This feature allows you to set specific times for homework or bedtime, during which certain apps or device features can be restricted.

### Can Jamf Parent block specific apps like games?

Yes, Jamf Parent allows you to restrict and allow access to specific apps in real time, including games and social media.

### What is the user sentiment for Jamf Parent?

Based on available data, Jamf Parent has a rating of 2.3 stars from 13 ratings, suggesting room for improvement in user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.6 — 2026-08-05

In Jamf Pro integrations, an error no longer occurs after configuring an Ad Hoc device rule that restricts all apps.

### 5.2.5 — 2026-07-02

Below the child's name, switches now display next to Websites​, Restrictions​, and Allowed apps​. These switches control each corresponding section. Parents can use each switch to show or hide the section and apply or remove its settings on the child's device. When a switch is turned off, the section's settings are saved and reapplied when the switch is turned on again.

When a full screen error is encountered, parents can now tap Retry​ to attempt the action again

### 5.2.4 — 2026-05-26

Generic error messages no longer display in situations where specific error messages should be displayed.
Device rules now correctly start based on their configured start times.

### 5.2.3 — 2026-05-14

If a parent is paired with two or more child devices and unpairs from one, the remaining child device names now correctly display. Previously, the removed child device name still displayed.

In Jamf School integrations, an error no longer occurs after tapping – to remove an app from Allowed apps.

### 5.2.2 — 2026-04-13

The Jamf Parent icon has been redesigned with Liquid Glass to provide a more modern look and feel. This update is available only for devices with iOS 26 or later or iPadOS 26 or later.
When opening Jamf Parent, the correct user interface now displays.

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