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How Skie compares with kids phones, tablets and parental control apps. 15 questions answered.
- How does Skie compare with Gabb phones for kids?Gabb sells kids' phones and watches with its own wireless service and a deliberately limited set of apps. Skie sells no hardware: it adds device-owner control to a phone or tablet you...
- Is Skie a good alternative to a Pinwheel phone?Pinwheel is a kids' phone with its own parent app that starts with few apps and opens up as the child grows. Skie is software that gives similar parent control on an Android phone or tablet...
- How does Skie compare with the Bark Phone?The Bark Phone is a kids' phone with the maker's monitoring, which alerts parents to concerning content in messages and apps. Skie does the opposite on content: it never reads messages...
- How does Skie compare with Troomi?Troomi sells a kids' smartphone with its own kid-focused software and wireless plan, where parents approve the apps. Skie gives parents similar app control on a phone or tablet they already...
- How does Skie compare with the Balance kids phone?Balance offers a kid-focused phone and software with parent controls. Skie is software only and runs on an Android 12 or newer phone or tablet the family already owns. Balance brings its...
- How does Skie compare with the Light Phone and Wisephone?The Light Phone and the Wisephone are minimalist phones that cut features to reduce distraction. Skie is not a phone: it can make an Android phone or tablet you already own minimal, by...
- Is a kids' smartwatch like Xplora better than Skie on a phone?Xplora makes kids' smartwatches with a SIM, calling, GPS and an SOS key. A watch is small and hard to lose in a bag, which suits young children. Skie is software that adds location, SOS and...
- How does Skie compare with Amazon Fire Kids tablets?Amazon Fire Kids tablets come as hardware with a protective case, a parent dashboard and a children's content subscription. Skie is software for an Android 12 or newer tablet you already...
- How does Skie compare with Google Family Link?Google Family Link is a free app from Google that sets screen time limits, approves apps and shows location through a supervised account. Skie runs as the Android device owner, so its...
- What are the alternatives to Google Family Link?The main alternatives are Qustodio, Norton Family and Net Nanny, which are apps, kids' phones such as Gabb or Pinwheel, and device-owner software such as Skie. Choose by what you need most...
- How does Skie compare with Qustodio?Qustodio is a parental control app with web filtering, screen time limits, activity reports and location, with free and paid plans. Skie runs as the Android device owner, which makes its...
- How does Skie compare with Norton Family?Norton Family is a parental control service from Norton with web supervision, time limits and location. Skie works as the Android device owner, so its controls are harder for a child to...
- How does Skie compare with Net Nanny?Net Nanny is a parental control app known for content filtering, screen time limits and reports. Skie enforces its rules as the Android device owner and locks an adult-site filter on the...
- How does Skie compare with Apple Screen Time?Apple Screen Time is built into iPhone and iPad and covers app limits, downtime and content settings through Family Sharing. Skie works only on Android, so it is not an option for Apple...
- Should I buy a kids' phone or add parental controls to a phone we already own?Buy a kids' phone if you want the device, number and controls as one product and are happy to pay for hardware and a plan. Add controls to a device you own if you already have a suitable...