Head-to-head
Aura vs Qustodio
Aura and Qustodio can both manage screen time and online access, but they are packaged very differently. Aura sells a parental-controls-only Kids plan and a larger Family identity-security bundle. Qustodio is a dedicated parental control service with deeper reporting and device-management options.
Pricing checked 2026-09-23.
Short answer
Choose Aura if identity protection for the adults is part of the purchase. Choose Qustodio if you want a dedicated parental-control suite with detailed reports. Choose KidsHalo if you want everyday controls plus AI safety alerts and a free plan for one child.
Aura
Parental controls with an optional identity-security bundle
Price
Kids $10/mo billed annually; Family bundle $32/mo billed annually
Best for
Families that also want identity, credit, antivirus, and VPN protection for adults.
Qustodio
Dedicated parental controls with detailed reports
Price
Basic $59.95/yr; Complete $104.95/yr
Best for
Families focused on parental controls, schedules, reports, and multi-device coverage rather than identity protection.
Side by side
- Primary strengthIdentity security bundleDetailed parental controlsControls + AI safety workflow
- Screen time and schedules
- App and website blocking
- Detailed activity reportsBasic wellbeing insights
- AI safety alertsSelected chat and gaming alerts
- Identity and credit monitoringFamily bundle
- Antivirus and VPNFamily bundle
- Timed unlock requests
- Free planLimited free tier
- Starting paid price$120/yr (Kids)$59.95/yr$28.99/yr
Pick Aura if…
Pick Aura if the household also needs identity theft monitoring, credit monitoring, antivirus, or a VPN and you prefer one bundled subscription.
Pick Qustodio if…
Pick Qustodio if parental controls are the entire job and detailed reports, schedules, and device coverage matter more than identity-security extras.
Pick KidsHalo if…
Pick KidsHalo if you want a focused parent experience combining AI safety alerts, app and web controls, location, family requests, and a free starting point.
Try the third option free
KidsHalo puts AI safety alerts, screen time, app blocking, filtering, and location in one dashboard. The free plan covers one child and doesn't expire.
Common questions
Is Aura or Qustodio better for parental controls?+
Qustodio is the more focused parental-control product. Aura makes more sense when its identity and device-security bundle is also valuable to your household.
Does Aura's Kids plan include identity protection?+
No. Aura's Kids plan is the parental-controls-only option. Identity, credit, antivirus, and VPN features belong to Aura's broader plans.
Which is less expensive?+
Qustodio's Basic plan currently starts at $59.95 per year. Aura Kids is $10 per month billed annually, while Aura's Family bundle is $32 per month billed annually.
Do Aura and Qustodio support iPhone?+
Both advertise iPhone support, but available monitoring varies because Apple limits what child-safety apps can inspect. Check each vendor's current feature matrix for the child's device.
Sources
Pricing and features checked 2026-09-23. Vendor plans can change.