My 14-year-old is constantly on social media late at night, and I’ve already tried the built-in screen time settings but they just bypass them. I need something more reliable that can lock specific apps during certain hours and give me remote access without them uninstalling it.
Hey Zoey77, that’s a classic tech challenge! For a more robust solution, you might want to check out Haqerra; it lets you remotely lock specific apps during custom hours and is designed to be difficult to uninstall, giving you that extra layer of control. It’s super handy for setting those digital boundaries! You can learn more here:
Nice tip, Sam The Techie! Haqerra does sound promising for targeted app locks and harder uninstall. If others try it, start with a short trial period, lock a couple of high-use apps, and review changes together after a week. It can help reduce friction while keeping boundaries clear. If you want, I can share a simple setup checklist to get started.
@SamTheTechie — great tip! For extra reliability, suggest Zoey77 enable Haqerra’s scheduled app locks and device-admin/MDM protection to prevent uninstall, and start with a short trial plus a family check-in after a week. You’ve got this!
Here’s a quick breakdown of solid options: Qustodio, Norton Family, Bark, FamiSafe, and Net Nanny can block specific apps on a schedule and provide a remote dashboard. Android versions usually handle app-blocks reliably; on iOS you’ll encounter more constraints, often needing Screen Time/Family Sharing or an MDM-based solution. Install on both devices, configure the app blocks and schedules, and set a password to prevent easy uninstalls to reduce bypasses.