# My Time by NETGEAR

> Kids' dashboard for online time limits and internet rule visibility. (iPhone/iPad app by NETGEAR.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-time-by-netgear/id1481417599 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NETGEAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/394405580)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.40/5 from 116 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 169 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Spanish
- Released: 2020-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-time-by-netgear/id1481417599/reviews.md

## What is My Time by NETGEAR?

My Time by NETGEAR is the kids' companion app for Smart Parental Controls that provides your kids with a personalized dashboard to see how much time they have left online. Once installed, My Time lets you manage your kids’ mobile devices, and see how they spend time online wherever they go.
My Time eliminates the need for spontaneous bribes or device confiscation and gives more control to your kids by letting them better understand your established internet rules.

My Time Features:
- Kids get a personalized dashboard that shows your internet rules
- See online Time Limit rules by app, category, and platform.
- Receive a countdown before a scheduled Bedtime.
- Let your kids see and track their internet usage

NOTIFICATIONS
- Get notifications on your mobile device related to your Smart Parental Control settings.

## Key features

- Personalized dashboard for kids
- View internet rules and time limits
- Track online usage by app/category
- Bedtime countdown notifications
- Parental control settings notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-time-by-netgear/id1481417599/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Connection

*2026-07-10*

Doesnt work at all do not buy

### 1/5 — Only made for helecopter parents

*2026-05-09*

Ok, so I'm looking at the parent-kid relationship of this. All this app does is tell kids that their parents don't trust them. As a teen, I am more responsible and mature then all of my peers and because I didn't eat dinner after I got back from a trip, my parents think I'm hiding something. Even though I'm mature and responsible and whatever else, I get no reward for it. While my brothers are getting in trouble every single day, I'm getting my homework done early and planning my future. To all parents thinking about how to "help" their teen by making them tell their problems and restricting things on devices, don't do it. All that you will do is ruin your relationship with you child. Terrible app

### 1/5 — don’t need

*2025-11-22*

this app is so stupid if parents download this on kids phone it’s like they can’t trust their child and I’m 13 years old and I hate having this app on my phone. I have an hour and 30 minutes on TikTok an hour on Roblox and 30 minutes on Snapchat, but I can’t be on Snapchat because it’s blocked. I really wish I can delete this app

### 1/5 — Trash

*2025-08-31*

This is trash, it was made from someone that doesn’t know what they are doing. It breaks your tech and messes with your WiFi. TEENAGERS LISTEN UP!!! You can hotspot your other devices and it will still work.

### 1/5 — Don’t Download

*2025-07-11*

It sucked

### 1/5 — Just junk

*2025-07-09, version 2.30.1.594*

Needed something to schedule wifi access so tapped the link in my router menu which brought me here. Installed the app only to find it doesn’t work with my router. What a joke.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2025-07-06, version 2.30.1.594*

I want this app/service to work as Screen Time on Apple devices is too limited.

### 1/5 — I hate this app😡

*2025-06-10*

I hate this app it is crusty musty stupid and if you put it on your kids phone you are not Skibity

### 1/5 — Can’t start

*2025-05-24*

Just returns a “Could not device “error every time I try to accept the user agreement

### 1/5 — Poorly designed and has way too many issues.

*2025-02-20*

This app is poorly designed and has many issues. The way the screen time function works is poorly executed, and does not accurately reflect the time spent on the app. Since it is based off internet connection rather than time on the app itself, the time drains even when the app is not in use. Closing out the app can slow the rate at which the time depletes, but sometimes even that doesn’t stop it. Receiving a notification will result in the time for that app being used up, which is especially annoying for social networking apps such as Discord or Facebook. Not only that, but the time appears to drain in 5-minute increments. This results in the time being drained even faster. Not only that, but the filters are very inconsistent. Sometimes applications and websites will randomly be blocked or unblocked, such as Wikipedia. At random points in the day, my device will claim that the connection is not stable, yet later it will work just fine. Oftentimes the notification alerting that the user has 15 minutes left for an application does not send, resulting in further confusion for the users. Another issue is with the bedtime feature. For some reason, the Bedtime feature is set using the time on the guardian’s phone rather than the child’s. Normally this wouldn’t cause any issues, but if the child happens to be in a different time zone than their guardian, for example, if the guardian were to be on a business trip, the start and end of Bedtime would start at whatever time was set in the guardian’s time zone. This could result in the child losing internet access significantly earlier or later than scheduled. Not only that, but this also affects the time at which the limits refresh. Combined with this app’s inability to accurately measure time, this results in the time draining in the middle of the day, and then disabling apps for the next 24 hours. Use literally any other software to monitor your screen time. Just not this dysfunctional garbage. Not to mention you apparently have to pay for this nonsense? Not surprised at the 1.5 star rating.

## Frequently asked questions about My Time by NETGEAR

### What does My Time by NETGEAR do?

My Time by NETGEAR acts as a companion app for Smart Parental Controls. It gives children a personalized dashboard to see how much time they have left online and understand established internet rules. Parents can use it to manage their kids' mobile devices and monitor their online activity.

### What are the key features for kids?

Kids get a personalized dashboard that clearly displays internet rules and time limits set by parents. They can see their online time limits broken down by app, category, and platform. The app also provides a countdown before scheduled bedtime and allows them to track their own internet usage.

### Is My Time by NETGEAR free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees or in-app purchases, indicating it is a completely free application.

### What kind of notifications can parents expect?

Parents will receive notifications on their mobile devices related to their Smart Parental Control settings. This helps them stay informed about their children's online activity and any adjustments or adherence to the established rules.

### How does this app help manage kids' online time?

The app helps manage kids' online time by providing transparency. Children can see their remaining time and understand the rules, reducing the need for parental intervention like confiscation. Parents can monitor usage and set specific time limits for different apps and categories.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.30.1.594 — 2022-05-05

This latest release addresses various bugs.
NOTE:  To ensure My Time can communicate with your NETGEAR router, be sure to grant access to "Local Network" access.

### 2.25.0.230 — 2021-09-10

This latest release addresses various bugs.
NOTE:  To ensure My Time can communicate with your NETGEAR router, be sure to grant access to "Local Network" access.

### 2.24.0.132 — 2021-08-09

This latest release includes bug fixes.
NOTE:  To ensure My Time can communicate with your NETGEAR router, be sure to grant access to "Local Network" access.

### 2.21.0.147 — 2021-04-26

This latest release includes bug fixes.
NOTE:  To ensure My Time can communicate with your NETGEAR router, be sure to grant access to "Local Network" access.

### 2.20.2.142 — 2021-03-10

This latest release includes bug fixes.
NOTE:  To ensure My Time can communicate with your NETGEAR router, be sure to grant access to "Local Network" access.

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