Reviews of System parental controls

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List of user reviews and ratings for System parental controls

Total ratings

3.48 (Rating count: 12,182)

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Review summary

Feedback is mixed: many value the safety and parental-control aspects, but frequent complaints focus on the app being overly restrictive (blocking games), privacy/security concerns about admin access on personal devices, and limited functionality on wearables. Overall, useful for guardians but can cause frustration for non-child users and those wanting more freedom.

Pros

Keeps kids safe and helps manage device usage.
Helps parents monitor and control their children’s phones effectively.
Some users find it helpful and positive for family management.

Cons

Overly restrictive, often blocking games and normal app usage for kids.
Privacy and security concerns about admin rights on personal devices and work-policy locks.
Limited functionality or negative experience on wearables (smartwatches).

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.90

All time rating average: 3.48

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50% (173)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-19	Ka*****	I HATE IT
I HATE IT
2026-08-19	Mi*****	accounts get controlled by unauthorized others
accounts get controlled by unauthorized others
2026-08-17	Ha*****	Open System Parental controls install an app update
Open System Parental controls install an app update
2026-08-17	Um*****	2026/08/17 and 2029/08/16 updeta
2026/08/17 and 2029/08/16 updeta
2026-08-17	Za*****	I don't know what this is for but oh well watermelon is nice
I don't know what this is for but oh well watermelon is nice
2026-08-16	IS*****	asco
asco
2026-08-15	Iv*****	good
good
2026-08-15	So*****	I don't want it
I don't want it
2026-08-15	Vi*****	awful, don't recommend it, stop torturing your kids
awful, don't recommend it, stop torturing your kids
2026-08-14	Zi*****	I hate it
I hate it