# Jamf Parent — user reviews > 92 indexed App Store user reviews of Jamf Parent by JAMF Software, rated 2.30/5 from 13 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamf-parent/id1458797105/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamf-parent/id1458797105.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 8 ## Newest reviews (18 of 92) ### 1/5 — Did MOE test this first or not??? *2026-05-06, version 5.2.2* Doesn’t work lah oyy ### 1/5 — Perte de l’accès quand on en a besoin *2026-05-04, version 5.2.2* Perte de la connexion avec la tablette après une mise à jour. Et forcément on s’en rend compte quand on a besoin de la déverrouiller le soir, donc bloqué… Franchement ça manque de sérieux. ### 1/5 — 制限が解除できなくなる！🤪 *2026-04-20, version 5.2.2* 春休みに入ってからの使用。現在2週間経ちました。その間8回ほど使用を試みたが、5回程のエラー。 23時間、ほとんどのアプリを使用禁止と設定していたが、勝手に子供のiPadとの連携が切れ（子供側では操作不可能）、時間途中の解除ができなくなった。 他にも、制限を掛けようとアプリを開いたが、こちらに表示されるはずのiPad内アプリ一覧が1つも表示されないので、アプリにチェック✅を入れることができず何も設定できない事がほとんど。 子供のiPadと連携した1回目だけまともに使えるようです。2回目は基本使えないので再インストールからしなくてはならない。 ーー　ーー　ーー 懲りずに何度か再インストール→再連携→再設定　と利用しましたが、その後16日の間で、このアプリ（親側）と子供のiPadとの連携が勝手に解除される事案が数回。 これが起こると子供のiPadに掛けられている制限🚫は途中解除も変更も何もできません。親側アプリで設定した時間が来るまで待つ事に。そして連携作業からまたやり直しです🤪 ### 1/5 — Help! *2026-03-06, version 5.2.0* This app needs serious attention. What good is a parental control app that doesn’t allow us to control a single thing? Please fix it! ### 1/5 — Applewatchで使用できないしUIもつかいにくい *2026-03-06, version 5.2.0* iPhoneに学校から配布されたiPadを追加したにもかかわらず、Apple Watchで端末を管理することができません。さらに、本体のアプリケーションを制限しようとしたところ、iPadにアプリケーションが常時表示される設定になってしまいました。このアプリは非常に不便です。唯一利点と言えるのは、LiquidGrassに対応しているところのみです。 ### 1/5 — Absolute Schrott App *2026-03-01, version 5.1.5* Mal ganz davon abgesehen das man ganz normale Apps wie Firefox nicht sperren kann, ist es mir absolut unverständlich warum ich nachdem dieser Quatsch von der Schule initiiert installiert nicht mehr die bildschirmzeit aktivieren kann um nachvollziehen zu können wie lange, mein Sohn spielt, in Social Media und sich YouTube Videos anschaut. Absolut inakzeptabel ### 1/5 — 使えない *2026-02-23, version 5.1.5* こんなものに区の税金が使われると思うと、憤りを感じます。 ### 1/5 — Terrible App *2026-02-12, version 5.1.5* This is a very poorly designed app. The parental control function simply does not work properly. Even when I set a usage time limit for a specific application, the app only counts down, and after the time is up and the limit is reached, my child can still use it without any restriction. It is completely useless. Very bad. ### 1/5 — Pire design EVER !!!! *2026-02-11, version 5.1.5* J’ai déjà vu des softs mal pensés, peu ergonomiques, mais là c’est pire que tout. Quand je pense que des établissements scolaires s’en servent, de quoi faire faire des cauchemars aux parents sans aucune efficacité en termes de gestion de la tablette de l’enfant. Fuyez, pauvres fous !!! ### 1/5 — It doesn’t work *2026-01-27, version 5.1.4* This app’s functions and titles for said functions was designed by someone dyslectic or someone who doesn’t fully understand its functions. “Restricted” only applies to certain apps, not all, “Allowed apps” doesn’t appear to overwrite any of the previously created rules below, and when you set device rules, the timer doesn’t remember what you previously configured and automatically puts the current time. This is really bad. And I’ve been told we’re not allowed to remove my child’s PLD from this sorry profile, because it’s MOE policy. Change this to something that works, or fix it. What’s the point of banning phones during school hours when the PLD is so poorly controlled? The poor state of control over the PLD in school is pathetic, causing more problems than any benefits it brings. Epic fail. Also, not reporting on my child’s usage patterns. ### 1/5 — Pas capable de gérer YouTube avec l’application *2026-01-19, version 5.1.3* Pas satisfait, pas de tutoriel pour savoir gérée l’application, ça ne fonctionne pas , je veux gérer le YouTube sur la tablette de mon fils j’arrive pas ### 1/5 — 機能が不十分に感じる *2026-01-16* YouTubeを勝手にみるので常に規制したいのですが毎日適用しないといけないようです。 また、何もしないのに管理が終了している時があります。 スクリーンタイムでの設定のほうがマシでした。 ### 1/5 — Peu logique et peu fiable *2026-01-07, version 5.1.2* Selon les versions les fonctionnalités apparaissent, disparaissent. La logique des restrictions est inversée, probablement un problème de traduction. Contraint par le collège de l’utiliser, je trouve la solution perfectible. Dommage cela part d’un réel besoin. ### 1/5 — Schwerfällig *2025-12-31, version 5.1.1* Die Idee von extern das iPad des Kindes zu kontrollieren ist ja an sich gut, aber mit dieser App sowas von schlecht gelöst und umgesetzt. Die Sperren für einzelne Apps werden nicht sofort, sondern irgendwann umgesetzt. Das gleiche gilt für das wieder freischalten. Mal schnell wieder eine App benutzen geht nicht. Regeln erstellen ist super kompliziert. Da hat man einer Firma mal wieder unnötig viel Geld für schlechte Leistung gegeben. Typisch öffentlicher Dienst. ### 1/5 — Improve the app *2025-12-27, version 5.1.1* If this is the government recommended app to supervise children’s devices a major upgrade is required. The app is user unfriendly and is glitching now without the ability to add new websites for access. MOE please find another partner to work with. ### 1/5 — Warum? *2025-12-26, version 5.1.1* Hab keine Freizeit mehr, geile App ### 1/5 — Quel Bordel !!!! *2025-12-08, version 5.1.1* Je crois que je n’ai jamais vu un système plus bordélique … un menu Restriction qui s’il est cliqué vous permet de gérer … des autorisations !!! Ce truc a été fait par un prof autiste ou un informaticien réformé P4, c’est pas possible !!! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-12-05, version 5.1.1* I’ll re-rate this if I can figure out how to make anything work. I downloaded this yesterday as per the school’s instructions. I first went to try to restrict YouTube by URL, but the app doesn’t save the URLs I put in the restricted column, even though I hit the button… and then retry and retry. So I can’t block individual websites… Next, there’s a section where you can enable restricting certain categories of apps. I clicked to restrict Safari, in total. But, nope, my kid was screwing around on it when he should have been doing t homework. Since those didn’t work, I went to the spot where I can restrict apps based on time of day. I found Safari and told it to always be blocked. This seemed to work momentarily; until another app had a link that opened Safari for me anyway. Also, I wanted to block Sandboxels and a few other games the Games category didn’t seem to block these, but the apps weren’t even available to select in the app list. So, so far seems like garbage. But I’ll bother the school IT guy and maybe he will help solve the issues… maybe… As noted, I’ll update if anything improves and try to give some pointers. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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。 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — R *2020-11-16, version 4.2.0* Cool ### 4/5 — Device rules setting *2025-02-11, version 4.3.7* Please allow editing of a device rule rather than having to delete and recreate it. ### 4/5 — This app has helped us a lot. *2020-06-20, version 4.1.0* We had approached the school with concerns about the amount of gaming time our 12 year old was using in between his school work, before and after school. The only way we had of managing it was to remove the device from his possession, which led to no end of trouble from him. The school told us about the app. We have been using the it for two weeks now and it has transformed our family in that time, hence my 4 star rating. I do find that it needs a lot of manual input to keep the permissions to where you need them at any one time period. I have got a bit confused with it, as safari and mail did not seem to be available and I couldn’t understand why when I was ticking it to be available. I stumbled across another page (restrict app functionality) within the app that had safari and mail disabled, and once released, the apps became available on my son’s iPad. It turns out there are three ways of enabling/disabling apps, but if you disable an app or category on one page, when you go into the page where you allow access to apps, the disabled apps appear on the page seemingly available. If access to an app is disabled elsewhere in the app, surely it would make sense for it NOT to show up on the list of apps to enable. It’s the same as giving him permission to access some games, we realised by trial and error that both the ‘games’ and ‘entertainment’ categories needed to be enabled before the games were accessible. I am willing to allow my son access to certain games during the school day, to do this I have to allow access to ‘games’ and ‘entertainment’ categories. I then go to the ‘enable app lock’ page, and give him permission to access selected apps during the school day. Once this timer is finished, it reverts back to allowing him access to all games, unless we manually reset the permissions to remove the game access. It would REALLY help us if we could set it up in advance so that his game access is locked off at a set time, like his PS4 where we can set the times of day the game is available as well as the maximum time he is allowed to spend on it. I would like to suggest another improvement, if the enable app lock is set up with the timer and you need to go back into that page to make and changes, sometimes the whole page resets itself. It forces you to go through the whole list from scratch, including resetting the timer, which defaults back to 30minutes as soon as the page is opened. This is something I had to do multiple times yesterday and has been a tedious process. Is this an unintended issue? If so, it needs fixing. Overall I think this app is amazing, it has seriously transformed our family life in just two weeks, but it needs some elements working on to make it more ‘parent friendly’. Keep up the good work 👍 We, as parents, need all the help we can get to manage online time, especially at the moment! ### 4/5 — Good start *2019-10-09, version 3.0.0* Not bad for their first iteration. REALLY missing ability to blacklist URLS. ### 2/5 — Application mal traduite et de basse qualité *2026-01-25, version 5.1.4* Appli de basse qualité... La semaine ca marche bien mais le week end impossible de bloquer! Obligé de manuellement ouvrir jamf school student et de mettre actualiser l'appareil pour que tout se bloque. Et ne parlons pas que le blocage supprime la disposition de l'ecran d'accueil donc tout est désorganisé quand l'appareil est déverrouillé. A revoir. Inspirez vous de Family link ca fonctionne vraiment mieux ### 2/5 — Pas conçu pour être vraiment utilisé *2026-01-17, version 5.1.3* Les fonctionnalités sont intéressantes, mais tellement limitées que c’est décourageant. On dirait que ça a été conçu plus comme une « preuve de concept » qu’un outil destiné à vraiment être utilisé. Par exemple, chaque site Internet que l’on souhaite autorisé ou bloquer doit l’être manuellement, un à la fois. Il n’aurait pas été bien compliqué de proposer l’import de fichier .csv ou .txt avec une liste de sites webs. C’est encore pire si l’école ne propose pas l’accès web à Jamf Parent, parce qu’il faut faire l’ajout depuis un téléphone ou une tablette. Les explications fournies dans l’aide en ligne sont lapidaires et manquent de profondeur. Indiquant encore une fois que Jamf Parent relève du gadget marketing plus que d’un l’outil réel : quand on vend le produit aux écoles, ça rassure le client voir un outil de contrôle parental. ### 2/5 — Schlechte App *2025-09-19, version 4.4.8* Leider ist die JAMF App miserabel strukturiert. Auf jedem iPhone kann man Nutzumgsdauer für bestimmte Apps, z. B. Spiele, für die Kinder festlegen. Die JAMF kann das nicht. Man kann entweder nur feste Uhrzeiten einstellen, ab der die App nicht mehr genutzt werden kann( das ist ja noch ganz sinnvoll) oder aber Apps spontan abschalten, aber da muss ich ja daheim sein und mein Kond überwachen. Wenn ich aber festlegen möchte, das mein Kind generell nur 1Stunde soziale Medien nutzen kann, versagt die JAMF völlig. Sie lässt sich auch nicht mit anderen Geräten des Kindes koppeln. Und die Bedienung ist auch noch sehr Mühsam. Insgesamt ein Mangelhaft!! ### 2/5 — So Confusing! *2025-06-18, version 4.4.3* All I need is to restrict access to the devise after a certain time at night. Can I do that? Nope! Can’t seem to find a way ### 2/5 — No activity monitoring *2025-03-26, version 4.4.0* Terrible for monitoring activity (not possible). All or nothing in terms of app blocking - no option to be selective. Rearranges apps on home screen when apps are restored ### 2/5 — Hard to use *2024-10-14, version 4.3.3* I often can’t update rules, even outside school hours. It would be great if I could update rules during school hours for them to update later. Very slow to change after updating on parent app on the students device. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*