Tools
Curated by ArmorBee

Tools that actually
protect your children.

12 hand-picked apps and resources — from parental controls to free reporting tools. No fluff, no ads. Only what genuinely helps.

12 tools reviewed
4 completely free
Zero display ads, ever
Updated regularly
Parental controls
Safe browsing
Password security
Screen time limits
Location tracking
Content monitoring
Router-level filtering
Android & iOS
Online reporting
Breach detection
Privacy tools
Free options
Parental controls
Safe browsing
Password security
Screen time limits
Location tracking
Content monitoring
Router-level filtering
Android & iOS
Online reporting
Breach detection
Privacy tools
Free options
All tools
Parental controls Safe browsing Account security Free resources
Know what's happening. Before it's too late.
These tools give you visibility into your child's online world — without turning every conversation into an interrogation.
Qustodio
Comprehensive family controls

Screen time limits, app blocking, content filtering, and location tracking — all in one dashboard. Detailed daily activity reports so you always know what your child is doing online, across every device they own.

From $54.95/year Ages 5–14 All platforms
Circle Home Plus
Whole-home device control

A small device that plugs into your router and manages every screen in your home — gaming consoles, smart TVs, laptops — not just phones. Set per-person schedules, content filters, and screen time limits that actually stick.

$129 + $9.99/mo All ages All WiFi devices
Google Family Link
Free Android & Chromebook parental controls

Google's built-in parental controls. Approve app downloads, set screen time limits, lock devices at bedtime, and track your child's location — completely free, no subscription.

Free Get free
How we choose
what makes the list.
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Real-world testedWe research each tool against actual child safety scenarios — not marketing claims or press releases.
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Track record requiredNo startups we can't verify. Every tool here has a proven history of protecting children.
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No ads, everArmorBee will never run display ads or sponsored placements. Every tool here is listed on merit only.
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Kept currentThe threat landscape changes. Tools that stop being effective get removed. We review this list regularly.
Block threats before they reach your child's screen.
These tools work at the network level — filtering out malicious sites, trackers, and inappropriate content automatically.
NordVPN
Family VPN & threat protection

Encrypts your family's internet connection and automatically blocks malicious websites, trackers, and malware — across all devices. One plan covers 6 devices. Threat Protection runs even when the VPN is off.

From $4.99/month 6 devices All platforms
1.1.1.1 for Families
Free DNS-level content filter

Cloudflare's free DNS resolver blocks malware and adult content for every device on your home network — before anything reaches your child. No app needed, no account. Takes 2 minutes to set up on your router.

Completely free Router-level 2-min setup
Net Nanny
Web filtering for younger children

One of the most established content filters, particularly effective for children aged 5–12. Dynamic filtering blocks inappropriate content in real time — including AI-generated content — plus screen time and location tracking.

From $54.99/year Ages 5–12 All platforms
Weak passwords are an open door.
A compromised account is one of the most common entry points for online threats targeting children. These tools close that door.
1Password Families
Family password manager

One subscription covers 5 family members. Generates strong, unique passwords for every account — so your child isn't using "password123" across every platform. Lets you share account credentials safely without exposing the actual password.

$4.99/month (5 users) Whole family All platforms
Have I Been Pwned
Check for data breaches instantly

Enter any email address to instantly see if it has appeared in a known data breach. If your child's email has been compromised, change their passwords immediately. Free, no signup, no data retained. Run by a trusted security researcher.

Completely free Instant results No signup needed
When something has already happened — report it here.
Official services run by governments and charities. If your child has been harmed, these are your first calls.
CEOP Safety Centre
UK · Government

Report online grooming, sexual abuse, or exploitation directly to UK police. The CEOP button is the fastest route to law enforcement action in the UK for online child protection.

Report to CEOP
Internet Watch Foundation
Global · Hotline

Remove illegal or non-consensual images — including AI deepfakes — from the internet. Free, confidential, and fast. If your child's image has been shared, this is your first step.

Report to IWF
NCMEC CyberTipline
US · Charity

Report online child exploitation, sextortion, or grooming to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Reports are forwarded directly to law enforcement. Available 24/7.

Report to NCMEC
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