Here’s my take on this. It’s a common challenge finding a tool with the right amount of flexibility.
On one hand, you have dedicated parental control suites like Qustodio or Net Nanny. Their main advantage is a very granular level of control. You can set specific time limits for individual apps, create detailed web filtering rules, and get in-depth activity reports. The trade-off is that they are typically subscription-based and can sometimes feel a bit complex to set up perfectly.
On the other hand, there’s Google’s built-in Family Link. It’s free and integrates seamlessly with Android. It handles the core functions of app blocking, location tracking, and screen time limits quite well. However, it might not offer the same depth in web filtering or reporting as the specialized paid apps. It’s often a balance between comprehensive features versus streamlined simplicity.