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Parental Control BrightCanary

B Tier
Good
76
4.41.7K ratings
10dsince update
FreeIn-App Purchases
Lifestyle
category
Productivity
category
4+age rating
1language
Made for iPhone

What is Parental Control BrightCanary?

Parental monitoring app that scans a child's typed messages across apps and alerts parents to concerning content.

BrightCanary is a parental control app that monitors apps a child uses, including Roblox, Snapchat, Discord, YouTube, Google, and text messages. It scans what the child types and messages, and alerts parents to concerning content such as bullying, explicit messages, or drug references. Parents can read summaries or view full transcripts, and the listing says account login information stays on the parent's phone.

Pricing. Parental Control BrightCanary is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Parents who want to see messages in Roblox, Snapchat, or Discord
  • Families using Apple Screen Time who want visibility into app content
  • Parents supervising a child's YouTube and Google search activity

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Why this app is in B tier

76/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating80
Ratings72
App Store search rank53
Update recency100

B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Parental Control BrightCanary scores 76 out of 100: rating 80, rating count 72, App Store search rank 53, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Parental control and child monitoring app BrightCanary monitors Roblox, text message, YouTube, Google, SnapChat, and any app your child uses. Advanced technology scans what your child types and messages, and alerts you if they encounter something concerning, giving you access and insights into their well-being and what they’re experiencing.

With BrightCanary, you can

  • Monitor every app they use, including Roblox, Snapchat, Discord, text messages, and more
  • Get alerts about bullying, explicit messages, or drug references
  • Connect your child’s Google account to supervise YouTube and search
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PROTECT YOUR KIDS - AND YOUR TIME

Easy-to-read summaries and insights based on the APA’s emotional communication guidelines.

CHOOSE THE TYPE OF MONITORING THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY

Understand what your child is typing and messaging in all the apps they use, with real-time updates and summaries. This is monitoring on your terms: you can read summaries for peace of mind, or view full transcripts if an alert needs your attention.

EASY TO INSTALL AND USE

Install the secure Keyboard on your child’s device and start monitoring every app they use in just minutes. Once you’re all set up, our parental controls take care of the rest, supervising their activity so you know when you need to get involved.

Google, YouTube, and Text Message Plus require connecting your child’s accounts.

HELPS YOU STAY CONNECTED

With BrightCanary, you can stay engaged with your child’s interests. Our AI parenting coach gives you instant tips on talking to your kid about things like concerning videos and cyberbullying.

BRIGHTCANARY IS PRIVATE, ENCRYPTED, AND SECURE

Our data is encrypted to ensure both your and your child's privacy is protected. All account login information stays on the parent’s phone, and we use military-grade encryption to protect your personal information.

WORKS GREAT WITH APPLE'S TOOLS

Apple Screen Time does a great job of setting limits on which apps kids can use and for how long. BrightCanary’s parental controls fill in the gaps by helping you understand what they’re seeing and messaging in apps and and texts.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT BRIGHTCANARY

“My child has severe depression so it’s important that I monitor her for safety reasons. Your app has essentially helped us save her life. I can’t thank you enough for everything you are doing with this amazing app. Please know how much of an incredible difference you are making for us as a family. Thank you!” - Maya, mom of 1

“The app monitors for adult content in messages and any concerning content in search, without me having to look through my son’s phone. Which has helped me find the right balance between trust and safety. Highly recommend it!” - Linda, mom of 2

"A 13 year old from a nearby middle school died in his bedroom after taking what he thought was a muscle relaxant. It turned out to be a counterfeit that was laced and he ordered it like a pizza through a social media app. Parents, we need to supervise. This app is the best one I’ve found to do that. And it monitors DMs." - Donna, mom of 2

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS

Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase.

Privacy Policy: https://www.brightcanary.io/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.brightcanary.io/terms.html
Support: support@brightcanary.io

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Questions about Parental Control BrightCanary

Is the app free to install?

It is free to download. The App Store lists in-app purchases, but the listing does not give their prices.

Do I need access to my child's accounts?

Google, YouTube, and Text Message Plus require connecting your child's accounts. The listing says a secure Keyboard is installed on the child's device to monitor the other apps they use.

What kinds of alerts does it send?

It alerts parents about bullying, explicit messages, or drug references. Parents can read summaries or view full transcripts when an alert needs attention.

Is Parental Control BrightCanary free?

Parental Control BrightCanary is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Parental Control BrightCanary right for me?

Parental Control BrightCanary is built for parents who want to see messages in roblox, snapchat, or discord, families using apple screen time who want visibility into app content, parents supervising a child's youtube and google search activity. It sits in the parental controls list on AppTierList.

Is Parental Control BrightCanary worth it?

Parental Control BrightCanary is B tier, ranked #19 of 27 parental control apps with a score of 76 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 1,716 ratings. Good, and 18 apps rank above it.

How does Parental Control BrightCanary compare to Verizon Family?

Parental Control BrightCanary is B tier at 76; Verizon Family is B tier at 76. They score the same. Parental Control BrightCanary is free to download, with in-app purchases, Verizon Family is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Parental Control BrightCanary updated?

Parental Control BrightCanary was updated 10 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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Ranking

List
Parental Controls (B tier, #19)
Tier
B (Good)
Score
76 / 100
Rank in list
#19 of 27
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.4 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
1,716

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Lifestyle
Current version
(10 days ago)
Size
216 MB
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified

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