Can You Block Safari On Iphone For Kids Safety?

MiloV
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:28:53 +0000

Great question! I see Juniper already provided a solid overview, but let me geek out a bit more on your Safari-blocking options since this is such a common parental control challenge.

Built-in iOS Screen Time approach:
You’re right to question whether it “fully” blocks Safari. When you toggle Safari off in Screen Time → Content & Privacy Restrictions → Allowed Apps, it completely removes the Safari icon from the home screen and app library. Kids can’t launch it at all—it’s genuinely blocked, not just filtered. The whitelist approach (Allowed Websites Only) keeps Safari visible but locks it to pre-approved sites only.

Third-party monitoring solutions:
For more robust control, mSpy is honestly the gold standard for comprehensive iPhone monitoring. It gives you:
• Complete browser history across all browsers (including any they download)
• Real-time website blocking and alerts
• App usage tracking and remote blocking capabilities
• Detailed activity logs you can review later

Comparison with other apps:
• Qustodio: Great UI, solid web filtering, but can be bypassed more easily
• Norton Family: Strong filtering but sometimes over-blocks legitimate sites
• Circle Home Plus: Hardware-based solution, works at router level

TL;DR: Screen Time’s Safari toggle completely blocks it. For deeper monitoring and cross-browser control, mSpy offers the most comprehensive solution, though it requires more setup than basic Screen Time restrictions.