Parents Share Their Journeys

From setting bedtime schedules to blocking distracting apps during homework, every OurPact feature is designed to keep your child safe while empowering you as a parent. These stories shine a light on how simple it can be to tailor OurPact to your family’s needs.

Real Families. Real Stories.

These parents had reached out to OurPact because they hope sharing their stories would help other parents

Jane from Idaho

Melissa Merril

Single Mom of Three Boys

Melissa Merril credits the OurPact for stopping an online predator from trying to sexploit her 14-year old son through his Instagram account.

Favorite Features:

"If I could use one word to describe OurPact, it would be 'priceless' - I would do anything, pay anything, to teach my kids how to use their phones and how to use them appropriately." - M. Merril

Sophie from California

Sophie - A Tween's POV

Age: 12

"OurPact Jr. helped me and my parents understand each other better," says Sophie. "Now I have more time for the people who matter."

Favorite Features:

Allowance & App Rules

Lisa from South Carolina

Drew Brees Endorses OurPact

Father of Two Boys & One Girl

OurPact provides peace of mind by ensuring your child's online safety through customizable parental controls.

Favorite Features:

Schedules & Web Filter

App Store Reviews from Parents

Kaykaykaykay

I’ve tried many - After trying 4 different apps that did not work properly, and being super frustrated I finally tried this and 99.9% of everything is working!! This app allows me to put a schedule on her phone and it completely removes all wanted apps during the scheduled times like school and sleep.

Angel

Finally what I need! - Easy to use, works perfectly so far. I have the option to completely hide certain apps at times (perfect for school days 😉). And I can still use the screentimes app for times when I need more flexibility. I can have multiple schedules and apply apps as needed. Makes my life so much easier.

Derick F.

The only cross platform parental control app that worked as advertised. App is loaded with control features to include even screenshots of childs phone if desired so you may see exactly what their looking at. We find a child whom isn't attempting to hide their actions will not feel victim of an invasion of privacy.

Another Grateful Parent

The app works, support is excellent - This app does better than anything Apple offers as a solution for managing our kids social media addiction. What is so remarkable about this product, and the people who support it, is they succeed in spite of my best efforts to do everything wrong technically.

SHubbard

Works great! - I absolutely love this app! I have been using it since 2016. Some apps never add new features but the developers keep coming up with more things that make my life easier and give me peace of mind. I love the new geofencing feature. My daughter tends to become a bit obsessed with her electronics and it’s helpful to eliminate the distracting apps during times that she needs to do homework.

Liveinabox

Highly recommend - Have been using this app for years now and would recommend to any parent who is looking for some safety and security around device usage and internet access. You have complete control of your child’s device and what they can access - that could be a complete block or individual apps. As a parent, this is a very helpful tool, and well worth the monthly fee.

Katie Y.

It works - My son has autism, so we needed a way for him to communicate with us while allowing us to control his apps and internet to avoid distractions. We found OurPact 6 yrs ago, and now his sister uses it too. I love the periodic screenshots for easy monitoring. Timers and schedules limit game time before bed and during school. It’s also great for quickly turning off apps when needed! I highly recommend it for kids using their first phone or for sneaky kids who use their phones inappropriately or excessively.

N. Hernandez

Love it, I have an android and my son iPhone and I can manage his 2 devices pretty easily, block apps and functions individually, set times and customer service is awesome. No complaints.

Jim B.

This is a stellar app! It is well worth the trouble of connecting the phone to your PC for initial setup. It has probably lowered my blood pressure 10 mm Hg. I've tried several others and I can say hands down this is the best. One improvement I would suggest is an automatic pause in allowance if the child is inactive for 5 minutes or so. The premium features are worth the money.

Mrslark

Great App - My son is now 16 but I realize I never got to review how wonderful this app was as he grew. I got this app when you first came out it help manage his tablet and later cell phone. Was always such a great tool would recommend to any parent

OurPact In the News

These parents reached out to OurPact because they hope sharing their stories would help other parents

CNN - Opinion

The best parental control apps in 2025, tested by our editors

The Screen Time capability was customizable to fit our child’s schedule. Its unique features included the ability to view our child’s screen either via an automated periodic, on-demand or gallery mode. It could block texting across Android and iOS devices and also blocked Chrome and Safari browsers...

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The 7 Best Parental Control App Options for 2025

OurPact is the best parental control app for iOS. It includes many unique features parents would find incredibly useful. One such feature is automatic screenshot captures. The OurPact app also comes with real-time GPS monitoring, geofencing and history tracking. Another rare feature among parental control apps is blocking text messages on Apple’s iMessage.

beebom

7 Best Parental Control Apps for iPhone in 2024

If you’re looking for a top-rated iOS app that offers complete parental control over your child’s online activity, OurPact is an absolute must-have. It’s a powerful parental control iPhone app that lets you set rules for apps, prevent access to certain websites, block internet or text messages at a touch, receive app install alerts, and do much more.

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OurPact vs Bark

OurPact emerges as the overall winner due to its robust screen time management, content filtering, and web history tracking features. It offers a comprehensive solution for parents looking to manage and protect their children’s online experiences while maintaining a healthy digital balance.

Manage Screen Time. Protect Your Family. Stay Connected.

OurPact makes digital parenting simple. Set app schedules, block distractions, and guide your kids toward smarter tech use, all in one easy-to-use app.

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