# Web Filter for SPIN & Chrome > Block adult content & control apps - Safe browsing with web filter for Android Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nationaledtech.managespin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nationaledtech.managespin) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.nationaledtech.managespin` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** National Education Technologies Inc. - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 86,790 - **Rating:** 3.84 / 5 (472 ratings) - **Version:** 12.28-gp - **Last updated:** 2026-08-21 - **First published:** 2017-11-16 - **Publisher country:** CA - **Size:** 12 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-11 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nationaledtech.managespin) - **Website:** [https://filterchrome.com](https://filterchrome.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://filterchrome.com/filter-chrome-privacy-policy/](https://filterchrome.com/filter-chrome-privacy-policy/) ## Description Web Filter for SPIN & Chrome is a privacy-first web filter and self-control tool designed to block adult content and protect your online safety. It blocks inappropriate sites, enforces safe search, and operates across SPIN Safe Browser and Google Chrome, all while keeping your data private with zero third‑party analytics. The app offers a Free version with automatic content blocking and SPIN Safe Browser, and a Premium version that adds Chrome filtering, an App Blocker, daily time limits, lockable settings, and customizable blocklists. It provides multi‑browser protection, real-time blocking, and a 7‑day free trial to try the full feature set, with a privacy‑first design that only processes URLs for filtering. ## Rankings - #235,588 — Overall - #28 — website blocker ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.nationaledtech.managespin.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.nationaledtech.spinbrowser.permissions.BROWSER_PROVIDER` ## Review summary Users appreciate the app's effective filtering features, developer support, and security integration, but report issues with frequent crashes, token generation failures, uninstall bypasses, and some filtering loopholes. Overall, it is seen as a valuable tool for controlling device usage and blocking harmful content, though stability and uninstall protection need improvement. ### Pros - Effective web and app filtering that helps break smartphone addiction and create a safer browsing experience. - Good integration with Samsung KNOX to prevent bypassing via safe mode, enhancing security. - Responsive and supportive customer service that addresses user concerns promptly. - Regular updates and developer commitment to improving the app's features and reliability. - Provides useful features like accountability partners and locking web browsers to maintain control. ### Cons - App crashes frequently, especially when generating tokens or changing settings, causing inconvenience. - Users can uninstall and reinstall the app to bypass restrictions, indicating insufficient uninstall protection. - Some browsing loopholes exist, such as accessing blocked content via Twitter's in-app browser. - App sometimes lags, loses browsing tabs, lacks basic navigation like a back button, and restricts opening links in other apps. - Google Play Store listing does not clearly state that the app requires a paid subscription for full functionality. ## Similar extensions and apps - [SPIN Safe Browser: Web Filter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nationaledtech.spinbrowser) — 1,236,457 users, 4.22 / 5 - [Safe Browser – Web Filter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kiddoware.kidsafebrowser) — 1,608,972 users, 3.13 / 5 - [Kids Safe Browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mehedishohagg.kids.safe.browser) — 512 users - [ParentalEdge: Parental Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parentaledge.child) — 1,765 users - [SafeAnywhere Browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.safeanywhere.browser) — 171 users - [Safer Web - online protection](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reasonlabs.saferweb) — 19,703 users, 3.72 / 5 - [Safe Internet: Porn Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kiddoware.safebrowsingvpn) — 35,904 users, 4.10 / 5 - [Porn Blocker Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.augustsoftwares.pornblockerpro) — 3,338 users - [PureWeb: Porn Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.msw.pornblocker) — 470,941 users, 4.07 / 5 - [Porn Blocker - Anti Porn App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.porn.blocker) — 33,529 users, 3.31 / 5 - [ControlX: Adult/Reel Blocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/keeptrackin.ktin.controlx) — 198 users - [parental Control.Screen time](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cybersentry.app) — 38 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nationaledtech.managespin)