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Been using Circle 1st generation for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that helps you manage your family’s time online. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.
Here’s what you do: you can set time limits for different devices and apps, filter content, and track your kids’ activity. There’s also a feature where you can pause the internet – that’s pretty cool. And you can create different profiles for each family member, which is useful.
Look, if you’re into parental control apps, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the setup can be kinda confusing at first – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on Circle 1st generation. I've tested a bunch of parental control apps and this one's pretty solid. The features work well and it's easy to customize for your family's needs. But it does have some issues - the interface is a bit clunky and the setup took me a while to figure out. Compared to some newer options, it feels a bit outdated. Still, if you need a reliable way to manage your kids' screen time, Circle is a good choice.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of features to customize for your family
- Works with a variety of devices and routers
- Free to use, no subscription required
- Gives you good control over internet access
- Helpful for balancing online time
Cons
- Setup process is confusing at first
- Interface is a bit outdated and cluttered
- Can be tricky to get everything working right
- Doesn't have the latest parental control features
Specifications
| Updated | 29.07.2025 |
| Category | Lifestyle |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Aura Sub LLC |
| Android | Android 6.0++ |
| Package Name |
com.circlemedia.circlehome |
Ratings
User Reviews
Mediocre at best. I work in IT so its important I have all my devices mapped so setup was a breeze for isolating the devices I wanted in a group...
The app should automatically refresh every time it's opened, or at least have a "refresh" button on the home screen. We have multiple adults in the house using the app,...
I have a paid subscription. The app took a very long time to open today. It would just spin and spin. After about 5 minutes, it finally opened. I have...
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