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T-Mobile® FamilyMode™ — Handy family safety app from T-Mobile

Android Parenting T-Mobile USA
4.4 GP
541,760+
Google Play

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Description

I’ve been using T-Mobile® FamilyMode™ for a couple months now. It’s basically an all-in-one parenting app that helps you keep an eye on your kids’ online activity and location. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you can do: you can set time limits for your kids’ screen time, pause the internet when it’s time for dinner, or even give them extra screen time as a reward. There’s also a feature where you can find a lost phone by ringing it, and you can send an SOS alert if you ever need help. Took me a while to figure some of that out, but it’s all pretty useful.

Look, if you’re a parent trying to manage your family’s digital habits, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can be kinda annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on T-Mobile® FamilyMode™. I've tested a bunch of parental control apps and this one's pretty solid. The location tracking and screen time features work well, and I like how you can reward good behavior with more screen time. The design is clean and easy to use too. The only downside is the ads can get old after a while, but you can pay to remove them. Overall, it's a great way to keep your family safe and healthy online.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of useful features like location tracking, time limits, and screen time rewards
  • Easy to use and set up, even for not-so-tech-savvy parents
  • Free version has plenty of functionality, premium version removes ads
  • gives you peace of mind knowing you can keep an eye on your kids
  • Handy features like lost phone finder and SOS alert

Cons

  • Ads can get annoying in the free version
  • Some features are a bit buried in the menus, takes time to learn
  • Occasional bugs or glitches, not 100% reliable all the time
  • Doesn't have as many advanced controls as some other parental apps

Specifications

Updated 06.11.2024
Category Parenting
Age Rating Everyone
Developer T-Mobile USA
Android Android 9++
Package Name com.tmobile.familycontrols

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4.4/5
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