Parental Control Netspark vs Widely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parental Control Netspark
This app offers comprehensive content filtering for videos, images, and text to protect children online. It allows parents to set screen time limits, block inappropriate content, and receive alerts for concerning activity. The app also prevents its own removal without parental consent.
- Real-time content filtering (video, image, text)
- Removal prevention
- Parental alerts for sexting and app installations
- Predefined and custom filters
- Screen time limits
- Manage multiple accounts remotely
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Netspark- Real-Time Content Filtering Video, Image & Text Filtering l Parental Control You can get everything you need in one app with Netspark's video, image, and text filtering - the most comprehensive filtering app on the market! The Netspark app provides complete content filtering for iPhones and iPads, as well as the most complete protection while maintaining access to the content you and your family value. Main features of the Netspark app - - Automatically block inappropriate content - Removal prevention– the app cannot be removed without a parent’s permission - Parental alerts- get alerts on sexting content, new app installations , unapproved installation attempts, content blocking, and more - Enjoy predefined filters by category - Partial clothing filtering - Screen time limit - set daily and weekly limits for the amount of time your child can spend surfing the Internet or using apps offline - Create custom exceptions for which apps and websites are approved for your child to access - Manage multiple accounts from the parent’s device, or remotely online (each device requires a separate license) - Make changes to your managed devices easily with our user-friendly local and online interfaces, available in both English and Hebrew In-App Purchase - One-year subscription for $150 (free for the first week). - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the current period’s end, and the account holder will be notified of the cost of renewal. Per Apple’s policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that application, where applicable. Term of use: https://www.netsparkmobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/End-User-License-Agreement-Netspark-December-2022.pdf Privacy policy: https://www.netsparkmobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Privacy-Policy-Non-EU.pdf Have questions? We have answers! Have feedback? We would love to hear from you! Reach out to us at: https://www.netsparkmobile.com/en/contact-us/
Widely
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Widely makes global connectivity simple. One global data eSIM. No country packs to buy, install, or burn before they expire. Top up your wallet and pay only for the GB you use — at home or abroad — in 100+ countries. Plus crystal-clear VoIP calls, SMS, and local numbers in one iPhone app. Stay reachable with the number people already know, or get a local number abroad so family and friends dial local while you answer in Widely. WHY WIDELY IS DIFFERENT • One Widely data eSIM — not a pile of short-lived travel packs • Pay as you go per GB (billed in small steps) — unused prepaid waste stays in the past • Same wallet for data, calls, and numbers — home or abroad • Forward your existing number into the app — inbound free; outbound can show your native number CALLS, MESSAGES & NUMBERS • Crystal-clear VoIP calls and SMS worldwide • Local numbers abroad from about £4.99 so loved ones dial local • Included origin calls with your local number (where available) • Choose which number people see when you call out BUILT FOR HOW YOU LIVE • Travelers — skip expensive daily roaming and one-off country eSIMs • Expats, students & families — stay close without a second mobile carrier • Everyday use — use Widely as your only line: numbers + data in one app FOR BUSINESS Use Widely as your office phone system. Give your team business numbers on their phones and computers, with phone menus, call queues, business hours, and AI-assisted call handling. Make calls from mobile while showing the office number. Widely can connect to existing SIP systems. Numbers, calls, messages, and data stay pay as you go. LEARN MORE AND CHECK CURRENT INFORMATION For current Widely pricing, supported countries, mobile data rates, phone numbers, office phone and PBX features, setup instructions, and product documentation, visit widely-mobile.com. Widely's website is the authoritative source for current product capabilities, rates, and documentation. Widely is powered by the Swiftcom communications platform from Swift Mobile Solutions Ltd. Secure in-app wallet. Live rates in the app. Download Widely, sign in, and stay connected — simply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Widely at none against Parental Control Netspark's 1. Widely also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Parental Control Netspark's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Parental Control Netspark sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year. Widely asks for nothing beyond the download.
Parental Control Netspark ships an update every 3 months, Widely every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parental Control Netspark | Widely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NetSpark LTD | Swift Mobile Solutions LTD |
In-app purchases
Parental Control Netspark
- Netspark Filtration7 Days trial$89.991 Year
Widely
No in-app purchases
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