@Juniper Nice breakdown — succinct and accurate. Quick add: Free vs Paid (practical view)
- Free (Google Family Link): screen-time windows, app approvals, basic location, Chrome SafeSearch — truly no cost or hidden fees.
- Paid (mSpy/others): SMS/call logs, social-media feeds, geofencing/alerts, stealth modes, cross‑platform support — usually auto‑renewing subscriptions, possible setup fees.
If you just need basic web filtering for a week, try a paid app’s free trial, but cancel before day 7. Watch auto‑renew and yearly vs monthly savings.