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Qustodio

Qustodio does not specify a minimum age but is designed for use by parents and carers
+ Qustodio does not specify a minimum age but is designed for use by parents and carers

What is Qustodio?

Qustodio is a parental control app that can be used to manage a child’s screen time, prevent them from seeing inappropriate content and monitor their online activities. It works across Android, iOS, Mac OS, Windows, Kindle and Chromebook devices.

Features include setting daily screen time limits, scheduling device-free periods and pausing internet access. You can also monitor usage, block/limit access to specific apps and games, filter out inappropriate content by category (for example ‘gambling’ or ‘adult content’), and block specific URLs. Qustodio can be used to track your child’s real time location or receive an alert when they enter of leave designated areas. On Android devices it offers call and SMS monitoring, the ability to block specific contacts and a panic button to send an immediate alert to parents and carers in case of emergency.

Qustodio is free but there are paid plans that include more features, customisation and device coverage. It is also available to schools.

Because Qustodio can be used to track live location and monitor online activity, it is open to misuse, for example cyberstalking and within domestic and family violence situations. Additionally, it's important to be transparent about the use of parental controls with your child. Read more on our page about parental controls.

Website: qustodio.com/en
Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Qustodio?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use parental control apps like Qustodio.

Qustodio is used for: encrypted, location sharing, messaging/online chat, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

How can you protect against misuse?

Qustodio is designed as a parental control tool and cannot be used in stealth mode, meaning that it is always visible on devices it is installed on.

This link is provided by Qustodio:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Qustodio:

  • Privacy policy
    The information Qustodio collects and how your data is used, including data from monitored devices.
  • Family technology contract
    Advice on how to draw up rules around the use of technology and gain consent from children for the use of Qustodio.

Key safety links

These links are provided by Qustodio:

  • Help centre
    Help topics and frequently asked questions about Qustodio.
  • Parenting tips
    Online safety tips for parents and carers.
  • App safety and reviews
    Safety guides and reviews on games and social media.
  • Terms of service
    The terms you agree to when you use Qustodio, including that using the service to monitor adults without consent violates its terms of service.

Social media changes are coming

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.

Find out more at eSafety’s social media age restrictions hub.

About The eSafety Guide

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.