---
title: Net Nanny
canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/net-nanny/
category: Parental Control Apps
points: 60
rank: 8 of 10
facts_checked: 2026-10-08
---

# Net Nanny

Web filter and screen time app for Windows, Mac and iOS, sold as per-year passes for 1, 5 or 20 devices.

60 points out of 100. #8 of 10 parental control apps. Vendor: SafeToNet Limited. Website: https://www.netnanny.com/

- The 5-device Family Protection Pass lists at $79.99 a year ($6.67 a month); $54.99 is a limited-time offer [1].
- A 20-device pass lists at $129.99 a year [1].
- It runs on Windows, macOS and iOS; the vendor says Android, Kindle Fire and Chromebook are not supported [1][4].
- Website filtering uses 14 categories, with allowed and blocked site lists [3].
- Net Nanny offers a 14-day return policy [9].

Verdict: Net Nanny suits families on Windows, Mac and iPhone who want category filtering, screen time and location in one pass. The 5-device pass lists at $79.99 a year [1]. The catch: there is no Android or Chromebook app, and the pages describe no per-app time limits, place alerts or child requests [1][2][4]. Best for: Families with Windows PCs, Macs and iPhones that want category web filtering.

## Points

| Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systems | Windows PC | Yes | 6/6 | Plans and feature pages list Windows as supported; the desktop plan covers Windows and macOS [1][2]. |
| Systems | Other systems | macOS, iOS | 6/12 | Pass covers Windows, macOS and iOS; Android, Kindle Fire and Chromebook are listed as not supported [1][4]. |
| Controls | Website filtering by category | Yes | 8/8 | 14 categories set to Block, Alert or Allow, plus per-user allowed and blocked site lists [3]. |
| Controls | Block apps and games | Yes | 6/6 | Parents can block apps on a child's iOS device; about 125 common apps are covered [4]. |
| Controls | Daily limits and schedules | Yes | 8/8 | Allotted time per day and set hours of Internet access, which can differ by day [5]. |
| Controls | Time limits per app | Not published | 0/3 | Not published on the vendor's block-apps or screen time pages [4][5]. |
| Controls | Pause or lock from the parent app | Yes | 3/3 | Parents can turn off a child's Internet access from their phone or any Internet-enabled device [5]. |
| Controls | Removal protection | Yes | 3/3 | Support page for Net Nanny 10 on Windows 10 and above: disabling Net Nanny needs the Parent password [10]. |
| Controls | YouTube controls | Yes | 2/2 | Parents see YouTube video names, length, view date and links to each viewed video [7]. |
| Monitoring | Live location | Yes | 6/6 | Family Overview Map shows each child's location, with location history by date and time [6]. |
| Monitoring | Place alerts | Not published | 0/2 | Not published on the vendor's location page; it lists real-time and past locations only [6]. |
| Monitoring | Social media and message alerts | Not published | 0/5 | Features page names TikTok, Instagram, Tumblr and Facebook but does not say parents get alerts about risky content [2]. |
| Monitoring | Activity reports | Yes | 3/3 | Reports of warned and blocked websites and search terms, plus real-time alerts [8]; the app-block page mentions app usage reports [4]. |
| Monitoring | Child requests | Not published | 0/3 | Not published on the vendor's alerts, features or support pages [2][8][10]. |
| Terms | Money-back period | 14 | 1/2 | Return policy page: Net Nanny offers a 14 day return policy; it does not name plan types [9]. |
| Price and plan | Free plan | No | 0/8 | The plans page lists only paid passes and no free plan [1]. |
| Price and plan | Cheapest paid family plan | $6.67/mo | 6/12 | 5-device pass, struck-through list price $79.99 a year billed yearly; $54.99 is a limited-time offer [1]. |
| Price and plan | Devices on the priced plan | 5 | 2/8 | The pass covers 5 devices [1]. |

## Plans

| Plan | Price | Per month (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Desktop | $49.99/year list ($39.99 offer) [1] | $4.17 |
| Family Protection Pass, 5 devices | $79.99/year list ($54.99 offer) [1] | $6.67 |
| Family Protection Pass, 20 devices | $129.99/year list ($89.99 offer) [1] | $10.83 |

The plans page strikes through the list prices beside a '30% Off For A Limited Time' offer; the list price is used for ranking [1].

## Strengths

- Block or alert on 14 website categories and keep allowed and blocked site lists per child [3].
- Parents can pause the internet from their phone and set daily allowances and schedules [5].
- Shows YouTube video names, length and view date, with links [7].
- Family Overview Map shows each child's location, with history [6].

## Limits

- Android, Kindle Fire and Chromebook devices are listed as not supported [4].
- The offer price is limited-time; the list price of the 5-device pass is $79.99 [1].
- iOS app blocking covers about 125 common apps, not every app [4].
- No free plan; the plans page lists only paid passes [1].

## Sources

1. [Net Nanny products and pricing](https://www.netnanny.com/products/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08
2. [Net Nanny features](https://www.netnanny.com/features/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08
3. [Website blocker](https://www.netnanny.com/features/website-blocker/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08
4. [Block apps](https://www.netnanny.com/features/block-apps/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08
5. [Screen time management](https://netnanny.com/features/time-management/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08
6. [Track location](https://netnanny.com/features/track-location-phone/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08
7. [YouTube monitoring](https://www.netnanny.com/features/youtube-monitoring/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08
8. [Alerts and reporting](https://www.netnanny.com/features/alerts-and-reporting/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08
9. [Return policy](https://netnanny.com/support/return-policy/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08
10. [Net Nanny 10 support](https://www.netnanny.com/support/net-nanny-10/), Net Nanny, accessed 2026-10-08