Many parent control apps are more like Spyware and are often also exactly that, Spyware which spy on your Kids. Or Google Family Link is also a great example which you can’t remove even if you want too (as parent). I already setup a non-child-friendly blocking DNS and set the Age Limit in the Google Play Store and did all the Privacy related stuff, but I’m still thinking how can I make a Android phone more secure for children? The threads I’m talking about are non-child-friendly content, malware, scams, etc.

  • TheYang@lemmy.ml
    102·
    1 year ago

    limit what applications they can launch
    what websites they can visit
    how much screen time they spend in an app or category of apps
    disable in app purchases
    disable pop up advertisements in app
    require approval from parent account for any app download (including free)
    remove ability to delete apps or change specific settings

    Google family link gives you controls over:

    Android app activity and limits
Filters on Chrome, including custom black and whitelisting for websites
SafeSearch to remove sexually explicit and violet results in Google Search
Usage limits, including individual app limits
Google Play purchases, content restrictions, approval for app installs
Google Assistant app access and voice matching
Location tracking to find your child's device
Account info
Google Photo sharing
Google account sign in controls across new devices
Activity control such as web and YouTube history

    source Seems like rather similar options to me?
    But I have to admit to never having used either anyway.