# Net Nanny Parental Control App — The Best Parental Control App

> Parental control app for real-time online activity, screen time, and location monitoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Zift Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-nanny-parental-control-app/id1211763414 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zift Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241024163)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 364 App Store ratings · 155 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese
- Released: 2017-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-nanny-parental-control-app/id1211763414/reviews.md

## What is Net Nanny Parental Control App?

Net Nanny’s newest update is here!  
 
With the all-new Net Nanny® Parental Control app for screen time parenting, you’ll have the visibility to track in real-time the online and app activity of each child in your family, while also protecting your children from online dangers. 
 
With Net Nanny’s amazing new Family Feed, you’ll see:
 
• Instant reporting of Internet searches
• Updates on apps used
• Instant alerts that your child may have viewed Pornography, Drugs, Weapons, Suicide or other inappropriate content
 
Ever wonder how much time your kids use their device? Net Nanny® lets parents see the daily total of each child’s screen time. Net Nanny® also gives parents the ability to adjust screen time limits and allowances instantly.
 
Do you ever argue with your child when it’s time for dinner or when they have had too much screen time? From your phone, Net Nanny® enables you to turn off the Internet instantly so you can get their attention and limit screen time.
 
Ever worry where your child is? With Net Nanny®, you can view each child’s location with a Family Map.
 
Imagine the peace of mind if you had a parental control app that could...
 
• Give you a list of apps your child has used
• Act as an app blocker when you need it to
• Act as a porn blocker and block other bad content like violence with the best internet filter!
 
With Net Nanny®, you can be sure you have the best protection available to shield your kids from online dangers.
 
Not all filters are created equal. Unlike most filters that block entire sites, the award-winning Net Nanny® filtering technology looks at individual web page content and determines in real time if it is safe for your child. You’ll have complete control over the settings that will guide the monitoring, and appropriate filtering, of your kids’ devices.
 
Whenever Net Nanny® determines there might be an unsafe situation for your child – such as accessing dangerous app or web content – you will be notified immediately.
 
Net Nanny® allows parents to know, and then allow or block, the apps their child has downloaded on their device.
 
With Net Nanny® you can enhance child safety with family locator. You can see where your child has been via family search GPS tracking by mapping their location history, and if your child loses their device, you can trace its most recent locations.
 
Welcome to the all-new Net Nanny®, the best app for screen time parenting!
 
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Net Nanny® lets you create a free account directly from this App.

You can purchase a Net Nanny® 1-year subscription using Apple’s In-App Purchase inside the Net Nanny® parent app.

Net Nanny® is available with an annual subscription. Upon purchase, the Net Nanny® subscription begins immediately and a payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.

The Net Nanny® subscription will auto-renew on an annual basis unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

You can turn off the auto-renew for this subscription at any time by going to your iTunes Account Settings.
 
Terms of service: https://www.netnanny.com/support/terms-conditions/
Privacy policy: https://www.netnanny.com/support/privacy-policy/
 
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FAQS? Need assistance?
Please visit us at: https://netnanny.com /support/

Please note: This app is the Net Nanny® Parent App for iOS and should be installed on the device a parent will use to monitor, configure and interact with their children’s mobile devices, providing the family link to understand your child’s digital life. After installing and opening this App you will be prompted to create a new account.

## Key features

- Real-time online and app activity tracking
- Instant alerts for inappropriate content
- Screen time monitoring and limits
- Internet and app blocking
- Child location tracking
- App usage history

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zift Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Net Nanny Family Pass (5) | $54.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Net Nanny Parental Control App?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Good app for child protection
- 🔒 Provides good content filtering
- 📊 Detailed activity reporting

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔒 Difficult to bypass restrictions
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inconsistent time tracking and reporting
- Inability to properly block or monitor certain apps and websites

**Most requested features**

- More flexible content filtering options
- Improved compatibility with newer devices and OS versions
- Better integration with built-in parental controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 155)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-nanny-parental-control-app/id1211763414/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Update???

*2026-04-28, version 10.0.66*

Do you plan to update this app. It's always crashing and lags a lot. Even on an iPhone 15

### 1/5 — Don’t work with latest macOS

*2026-03-19, version 10.0.66*

I’m not sure what good this parental app does because the platform is not compatible with the latest versions of macOS (which it doesn’t state clearly on their website). Both this iPhone app and trying to install on the Mac reveal software that is old and out of date. I was hoping this platform would work for us, but I need to look for other solutions.

### 1/5 — Used to be great.

*2026-02-22, version 10.0.66*

We’ve been a Net Nanny family for more than a decade. Until recently, they were GREAT. 

Now Net Nanny is not interfacing well with wireless mesh router technology. NN stopped our kids’ PCs, laptops and iPhones  from working. 

Net Nanny used to have great customer service. Now the reps are hard to reach. If you have a problem they don’t help on your schedule- just on their own schedule. 

If/when they update their technology and have a better customer service schedule, it will be a great service again. Today I’m going to try another app.

### 1/5 — Does not work with iOS 26

*2026-01-18, version 10.0.66*

Since iOS 26 this app will not load the profile and activity feed

### 1/5 — Absolute rubbish

*2025-12-13*

Has not been updated and not even compatible

### 2/5 — Parent Review

*2025-12-02, version 10.0.66*

I wish it was more straight forward to install. When I asked for help via email, they processed a refund. Now I need help deleting it off my kids devices.

### 1/5 — No customer service

*2025-07-28, version 10.0.66*

This app has a lot of quirks and issues. That alone is a problem, but what’s worse is that the company doesn’t respond. I’ve reached out to them twice on different issues. The first time I got zero response. The second time I got a response and they told me they would “look into it and get back to me.” They never have. I really wanted this app to work but it basically messes up everything from our printer to messenger kids.

### 1/5 — Very buggy and unstable

*2025-05-14, version 10.0.66*

The child app is very flaky, causing the child’s phone to be unable to connect to any site.  There seems to be no rhyme or reason, the same site will sometimes work, and sometimes doesn’t.  It makes the phone unusable.  Their tech support just keep replying with canned message about uninstalling and reinstalling, which does nothing.  DO NOT BUY

### 1/5 — Very bad

*2025-04-21*

Its a very bad and slow application and its not working . Dont waste your money here .

### 1/5 — Outdated garbage

*2025-03-16, version 10.0.66*

A simple example. Block Twitter in the app, great it works. Go to x.com, it’s not blocked. Search for bad stuff in x, not blocked, no alerts.

## Frequently asked questions about Net Nanny Parental Control App

### What does the Net Nanny Parental Control App do?

This app allows parents to monitor their children's online and app activity in real-time. It provides instant alerts for inappropriate content, tracks screen time, and offers features like app blocking and location tracking to enhance child safety.

### What are the key features of Net Nanny?

Key features include real-time tracking of internet searches and app usage, instant alerts for dangerous content, screen time management, the ability to block internet access or specific apps, and a family map for child location tracking.

### How much does Net Nanny cost?

The app offers a free account creation. However, full functionality requires an annual subscription, which can be purchased through Apple's In-App Purchase within the parent app. The subscription auto-renews annually unless turned off.

### What devices is Net Nanny compatible with?

While the description doesn't explicitly list compatible operating systems, it mentions an app for screen time parenting and in-app purchases via Apple, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. Parents can manage settings from their phone.

### What are common use cases for Net Nanny?

Common use cases include ensuring children are not exposed to inappropriate online content, managing and limiting their daily screen time, preventing arguments over device usage, and knowing your child's location for safety.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.0.66 — 2022-02-15

Bug fixes.

### 10.0.65 — 2021-10-15

Bug Fixes

### 10.0.64 — 2021-07-16

UI improvements

### 10.0.63 — 2021-05-14

Bug Fixes

### 10.0.62 — 2021-05-05

Minor fixes

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## More apps by Zift Software LLC

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