# Parental Values Parent Control — App Blocker & Family Locator

> Parental control app for managing child's device usage, safety, and location. (iPhone/iPad app by Parental Values LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-values-parent-control/id1551656239 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Parental Values LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551656241)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai
- Released: 2021-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-values-parent-control/id1551656239/reviews.md

## What is Parental Values Parent Control?

The parental control app that ends the daily screen time fight.

Block any app in one tap. Set daily limits that lock apps automatically. Filter the web, replay every drive, and get an alert the moment you arrives safe. Parental Values puts every control that matters in one parent dashboard — built on Apple's Family Controls framework, so your rules actually hold.

WHY THIS WORKS WHEN NAGGING DOESN'T
Most screen time apps just say no — and get deleted, bypassed, or screamed at. Parental Values enforces rules at the device level. When you block an app, it stays blocked. When you set a schedule, the phone follows it. You stop being the bad guy; the app is.

ONE-TAP APP BLOCKER
Block Instagram, YouTube, games — one by one, exactly the apps you choose. Or flip Instant Block and pause everything at once for dinner, homework, or family time. Change the rules from your phone; theirs updates instantly.

DAILY TIME LIMITS FOR ANY APP
Give every app its own daily allowance — and a different one for each day of the week. One hour on school days, five on Saturday. When time is up, the app locks automatically.

SMART SCHEDULES
Bedtime, school hours, homework, family dinner — build the schedule once and the device enforces it every day without a single reminder from you.

SCREEN TIME REPORTS
Daily and weekly reports show exactly where the hours go — total time, pickups, notifications, and which distracting apps eat the day. Adjust limits with data, not arguments.

WEBSITE BLOCKING + SAFESEARCH
Block up to 50 websites by URL and force SafeSearch on top. Changes sync to device automatically.

LIVE LOCATION, SAFE ZONES & HISTORY
See where you is right now. Draw safe zones around home, school, and practice, and get alerted the moment they arrive or leave. Then rewind the whole day — full location history with routes and stops for the last 7 days.

DRIVE REPORTS
Every trip tracked and replayed: route, top speed, average speed, start and end times. Peace of mind for parents of new drivers.

NEW-INSTALL AUTO-BLOCK
Every newly downloaded app is blocked automatically until you approve it. No more secret games appearing overnight.

FOR YOUR PHONE TOO
Turn on Self Mode to block your own doomscrolling and protect your focus hours. Model the habit you're teaching.

SET UP IN 4 MINUTES
1. Add your Apple Family Sharing
2. Install Parental Values on both devices
3. Scan the QR code to pair securely
4. Tap block. Feel the silence.

TRY EVERYTHING FREE FOR 30 DAYS
Every feature unlocked for a full month. After the trial, continue with a subscription — cancel anytime in Settings.

Join the families replacing daily screen time battles with one simple dashboard. Download Parental Values — your rules, finally enforced.

License & Apple EULA
Parental Values is licensed, not sold, to you for use on Apple-branded devices. Your use of the application from the Apple App Store is also governed by Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA).
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy policy: https://parentalvalues.app/privacy-policy

## Key features

- App blocking and time limits
- Web content filtering
- Driving safety features
- Live location tracking
- Screen time scheduling
- Call and message monitoring
- Fitness tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Popular Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Popular Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Popular Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-values-parent-control/id1551656239/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Shut down app with No warning!! Don’t use

*2024-08-12*

***Update So I tried logging into my account and unable to. Tried resetting password and says email not found. Not able to contact developers because I believe they shut down without warning. In the beginning it would work as described but even after updating app and reinstalling on sons phone, it will not work at all. Set it to block phone usage after a certain time but he’s still able to access all his games Time for a new update on developers end

**Developer response:** You were right, and you deserve a straight answer: the app went quiet for a long stretch, and your experience — login failing, blocks not holding on your son's phone — was the result. That's on us. This year we rebuilt Parental Values from the ground up on Apple's Family Controls framework, which means blocks are now enforced by iOS itself at the device level: a blocked app stays blocked, and a new auto-block feature locks every newly installed app until you approve it. If you hit any account or login issue, support@parentalvalues.app and a human will sort it out personally. Every feature is free for 30 days, no strings. We'd be grateful for the chance to earn back your trust. — Team Parental Values

### 1/5 — Can’t find the child app

*2024-02-24*

I been looking every where in the App Store and can not find the child app ….

**Developer response:** Hi — you were right to be confused, and we're sorry about that. Good news: there's no separate child app to hunt for anymore. Parental Values was rebuilt from the ground up this year — you now install this same app on both phones, add your child via Apple Family Sharing, and pair the two devices with a QR code. Setup takes about four minutes. Blocking, daily limits, schedules, location alerts and web filtering are all enforced through Apple's Family Controls framework, so rules actually hold. Every feature is free to test for 30 days. If you give it another look, we'd love to hear how it goes — and if it wins you back, an updated review would mean a lot. — Team Parental Values 
Contact; support@parentalvalues.app

### 5/5 — Best free parental control

*2022-01-17*

Everything needed and free

### 3/5 — Was great at first but not working at all now

*2021-09-17, version 1.1.1*

In the beginning it would work as described but even after updating app and reinstalling on sons phone, it will not work at all. Set it to block phone usage after a certain time but he’s still able to access all his games 
Time for a new update on developers end

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.  We researched the issue and fixed, Updated as requested. we had an issue on iOS and Android that needed a patch.  Please update your software and let us know if you need any further assistance at management@parentalvalues.com

### 3/5 — Works for what I want, sort of

*2021-08-04*

I like the concept of this app and that I can block certain web topics, but the app blocking doesn't work. Every time I block an app, it reactivates itself. I didn't want this app for much, but it's frustrating that one of the features I wanted it for doesn't really work.

**Developer response:** You diagnosed the old app's biggest flaw exactly. Back in 2021, iOS didn't give parental apps real enforcement power, so blocks could silently undo themselves — endlessly frustrating, and we're sorry. Fixing that is the whole reason we rebuilt Parental Values from the ground up on Apple's Family Controls framework: blocks are now enforced by iOS itself, so a blocked app stays blocked until you unblock it. There are also per-app daily limits, schedules, a one-tap Instant Block for the whole phone, and the web filtering you liked now includes SafeSearch. Every feature is free for 30 days if you'd like to see the difference — and if it finally does what you needed, an updated review would make our week. — Team Parental Values 
support@parentalvalues.app

## Frequently asked questions about Parental Values Parent Control

### What is Parental Values?

Parental Values is a COPPA compliant parental control application designed to help parents manage their children's device usage and ensure their safety. It offers features like app blocking, web filtering, location tracking, and driving safety.

### Does Parental Values have ads?

No, Parental Values does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features or subscription plans.

### What are the subscription plans for Parental Values?

Parental Values offers several subscription plans, including monthly options starting at $2.99 and yearly options starting at $29.99. Specific tiers and pricing details are available within the app.

### Is Parental Values COPPA compliant?

Yes, Parental Values is certified COPPA compliant, meaning it adheres to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Explicit parental consent is required before any personal information about children under 13 is collected.

### What devices does Parental Values support?

Parental Values is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed to work across Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is Parental Values updated?

The latest version of Parental Values is 1.2.1, and it was last updated on March 26, 2025. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### What is the age rating for Parental Values?

Parental Values has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for parents of young children and older. This rating indicates that the content is generally appropriate for all ages.

### What kind of monitoring features does Parental Values offer?

Parental Values offers extensive monitoring, including call and text message monitoring for inappropriate topics, web filtering to block dangerous sites, and app usage tracking to identify most used applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-08-23

Improved Mind Gym Games
Enjoy a smoother and more engaging Mind Gym experience with improved games and gameplay.

Improved Onboarding
We’ve improved the onboarding flow to make getting started with Parental Values easier and more intuitive.

Bug & UX Fixes
Fixed bugs and made several user experience improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience.

Thanks for using Parental Values!

### 3.1 — 2026-08-13

FASTER SIGN-IN
Sign in with Google or Apple. No password to remember.

QUICK LEARNING GAMES
Mind Gym now has short learning games alongside the puzzles. A few minutes is enough.

APP LIMITS
Give any single app its own daily allowance. When the time is used up, the app locks itself.

DAILY SCREEN TIME LIMIT
Set one cap for the whole day, across every app.

FAMILY MAP
See everyone on one map, in real time.

ACTIVITY NOTIFICATIONS
Get an alert the moment something happens, without opening the dashboard.

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.4 — 2026-07-29

Localisation 
Bug Fixing and improvements overall the app

### 2.3 — 2026-07-17

This update is a big one:
- WEBSITE BLOCKING + SAFESEARCH — block up to 50 sites; rules sync to device instantly.
- DAILY TIME LIMITS — a different allowance for every app, for every day of the week. Time's up, the app locks itself.
- LOCATION HISTORY — rewind the whole day: routes, stops, and time spent at each place (last 7 days).
- DRIVE REPORTS — full route replay with top and average speed for every trip.
- Plus performance improvements and bug fixes.
Enjoying Parental Values? A quick rating helps other families find us. Questions? Email support@parentalvalues.app

### 2.2 — 2026-07-09

This update is a big one:
• 30-DAY FREE TRIAL — every feature free for a full month: app blocking, geofence alerts, schedules, and statistics. Try it all before paying a cent.
• NEW: SCREEN TIME STATISTICS — daily and weekly reports show exactly where the hours go, so you can adjust limits with real data instead of arguments.
• SMARTER SCHEDULES — scheduling has been rebuilt, so bedtime, school, and homework blocks are faster to set up and easier to change.
• REDESIGNED ONBOARDING — a cleaner setup flow takes you from download to your first app block in under 4 minutes.
• Plus performance improvements and minor bug fixes.
Enjoying Parental Values? A quick rating helps other families find us. Found a problem? Contact us at [your support email] — we read everything.

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