TaskBlue or FamiSafe? A comparison for parents
FamiSafe is a wide-ranging parental control app with location, time limits and, on Android, even access to messages and social media. According to the vendor, it does much less on the iPhone. TaskBlue does one thing: it locks distracting apps on your child's iPhone when it's time for homework, sleep or family.
As of: October 2026
What is FamiSafe?
FamiSafe is a parental control app from the software maker Wondershare, sold in the App Store by Shenzhen Wondershare Software Co., Ltd. It runs on Android, iPhone, Fire tablets, Windows, Mac and Chromebook. Parents see location and driving routes, set time limits for apps and devices and block apps and websites. On Android, WhatsApp, calls, texts and screenshots are added. On the iPhone, its FAQ says usage reports, browsing history and messenger monitoring aren't available.
Where FamiSafe is strong
- Runs on a wide range of devices: Android, iPhone, Fire tablets, Windows, Mac and Chromebook
- Lots of features, from per-app time limits to place alerts and driving reports
- A free plan for one device
Side by side
| Topic | TaskBlue | FamiSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Child's device | iPhone with iOS 16 or later | Android, iPhone, Fire tablets, Windows, Mac and Chromebook |
| What parents need | Neither an app nor an iPhone of their own. Setup happens on the child's iPhone. | The FamiSafe app on their own phone or the web version |
| How apps are blocked | Chosen apps disappear from the home screen. Categories and websites show Apple's block screen. | Block and limit apps, web filter. On the iPhone, blocked apps are hidden. |
| Automatic by place | Yes, at up to 20 places with a 100 to 500 m radius | Geofences send alerts on arrival and departure. FamiSafe doesn't describe blocking by place. |
| Schedules | Weekly schedule, chosen calendar events or by hand | Scheduled block times and usage time limits |
| Ending early | With the BlueTag or the 6-digit parent PIN. Without a PIN, the child has three emergency exits. | FamiSafe doesn't say. |
| What parents see | No location, no messages, no browsing history | Location with history, driving routes, app use. On Android also texts, calls, WhatsApp and screenshots. |
| Price | €49.99 for 12 months or €9.99 a month, BlueTag included | Free for 1 device, otherwise $9.99 a month, $19.99 a quarter or $59.99 a year |
| Also | Every focus hour funds the recovery of about 100 g of ocean plastic. | On Android also alerts on sensitive images and live ambient audio |
When FamiSafe is the better fit
Your child uses an Android device and you want a full view of location, messages and apps. Or your family uses lots of different devices.
When TaskBlue is the better fit
Your child has an iPhone and you want to give them set times without distractions, without reading their messages or always knowing where they are.
Frequently asked
What can FamiSafe do on an iPhone?
On the iPhone, FamiSafe blocks apps, which are then hidden, sets time limits and shows location. According to the FamiSafe FAQ, usage reports, browsing history and monitoring of WhatsApp, Instagram or Snapchat aren't available there. The iPhone also displays a notice that the device is monitored.
How much does FamiSafe cost?
There's a free plan for one device. On the website, FamiSafe costs $9.99 a month, $19.99 a quarter or $59.99 a year, covering 5 to 10 devices depending on the plan. App Store prices vary by country and don't map clearly to these plans.
Does TaskBlue read messages or take screenshots?
No. TaskBlue never sees your child's messages, screen, browsing history or location. It only locks the apps, categories and websites you pick.
Sources
As of October 2026. All information without guarantee.
- FamiSafe plans, Wondershare, 2026
- FamiSafe FAQ, Wondershare, 2026
- FamiSafe Kindersicherung App (App Store, Deutschland), Apple App Store, 2026
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A year costs €49.99 once, a month €9.99. The BlueTag comes with both plans.