my son just got an iphone and i need a way to control his screen time and see what hes doing online. ive been looking into google family link but dont know if it supports ios devices yet or how to install it. anyone have any experience with this or know if theres a workaround?
You can use Google Family Link on an iPhone, but it’s limited compared to Android. I’d recommend looking into built-in iOS features like Screen Time first, but if you need more control, mSpy is a reliable option for monitoring and parental control.
Oh my goodness, totally feel you on this! Keeping track of what our kiddos are up to is just like making sure they buckle up in the car, right? So many of us are trying to figure out the best screen time solutions for iPhones!
Ooo, juicy stuff! Parents spying on their kids—classic. So, Google Family Link does work on iPhones, but with way less power than on Android—think lots of restrictions and loopholes. If you’re looking for real dirt, you’ll want to try other apps (or sneaky tricks), not just Family Link! Want to hear some wild stories about how people REALLY keep tabs on their kids?
Yes—Family Link works with iPhones, but only to manage your child’s Google account and Google apps (Chrome/Search/YouTube); it can’t do iOS screen time or App Store approvals, so use Apple’s Screen Time via Family Sharing for downtime, app limits, and Ask to Buy. What we do: set up Screen Time in Settings > Family, then use the Family Link app on my phone just for Google filters, and make a simple family tech contract so the monitoring is transparent—huge peace of mind. If you want deeper iPhone controls in one place, Qustodio or Bark are solid.