21
Jan
2026
Boomerang Parental Control Returns to iOS – Simplify Family Device Management from One App
January 21, 2026
Boomerang Parental Control returns to iOS. Manage your kids’ iPhone and iPad mobile devices with app controls and screen time management features. Manage all your kids’ devices—iOS and Android—from one app, whether you use an iPhone or Android yourself.
What You Can Do on iPhone & iPad
- Hide distracting apps automatically at bedtime or homework time
- Pause all apps instantly when it’s time to unplug
- Track location throughout the day
- Monitor websites with our SPIN Safe Browser
- Message your kids anytime with Family Messenger
Features for Android child Devices
- Daily time limits & schedules with detailed usage reports
- Per-app limits for social media and streaming apps
- Web filtering that blocks millions of inappropriate sites—unlike Family Link
- Geofencing with arrival/departure alerts and 30-day location history
- App control to approve or block apps and get alerts for inappropriate content
- YouTube monitoring to see viewing and search history
- Unlimited good apps for educational and learning content
- Call & text monitoring with alerts for unknown contacts and inappropriate language (Samsung devices via Galaxy Store, non-Samsung devices via our website download)
For a full review of all Android and iOS features we offer for families, visit our comparison chart.
Manage from Your Phone – Parent Mode
Control all your kids’ devices from one app with Parent Mode, included at no additional cost for iOS or Android. Set custom schedules, block apps by age rating, chat with your family and more. We also offer parents a web-based management dashboard as well to manage devices via a tablet or PC – login with your group email and password via https://app.useboomerang.com/My.

Why Boomerang Parental Control?
With over 10 years of experience in parental controls, join thousands of parents who trust Boomerang for:
- True cross-platform management—control iOS from Android or vice versa
- Web filtering many competitors don’t offer
- Teaching healthy habits, not just restricting access
Get Started in Minutes
Download Boomerang on your device and your child’s device, follow the setup wizard, and start managing screen time with confidence.




