Net Nanny review

Net Nanny has filtered the web for families for more than 30 years and is now owned by SafeToNet. Its current product scans content on the device in real time as children surf, search and scroll, blocks pornography, sets screen time with hours of the day when a child can be online, and blocks apps on iOS devices. The Family Feed reports searches instantly and flags porn, suicide, weapons and drug-related content. Plans are sold by device count: 1 desktop for $39.99 a year, a Family Protection Pass for 5 devices at $54.99 and 20 devices at $89.99, all shown as limited-time discounts from $49.99, $79.99 and $129.99. The plans list Windows, macOS and iOS, with no Android, so Android families should look at Qustodio, Mobicip or Google Family Link. It ranks last because location and message monitoring are thinner than the leaders.

Who it is for

families focused on filtering on computers and iPhones

Price

1 desktop $39.99 per year; 5-device Family Protection Pass $54.99 per year; 20 devices $89.99 per year (sale prices).

1 Desktop For PC & Mac $49.99 $39.99 /Year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Real-time, on-device scanning for harmful content
• Internet filter and pornography blocking
• Screen time management with set online hours
• App blocking on iOS devices
• Family Feed with real-time reporting on porn, suicide, weapons and drug-related content

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 5-device Family Protection Pass costs $54.99 a year
• Strength: Family Feed reports searches as they happen
• Strength: Covers Windows, macOS and iOS
• Weakness: Current plans list Windows, macOS and iOS only, no Android
• Weakness: Listed prices are a limited-time discount from $79.99 for 5 devices
• Weakness: No social media message monitoring like Bark

Key facts

• Starting price: $39.99 per year for 1 desktop
• Family plan: $54.99 per year for 5 devices
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS
• Owner: SafeToNet Limited

Where it ranks

Net Nanny is No. 10 in our Best Parental Control Apps verdict.