Boomerang Parental Control 4.37
National Education Technologies Inc. – Freeware – Android iOSout of 92 votes
4.37 Safe to install
Boomerang Parental Control: An Essential Digital Guardian for Families

Boomerang Parental Control offers comprehensive tools for monitoring and managing children's online activities, ensuring a safer digital experience for families.
Boomerang Parental Control offers a range of screen time features designed to promote positive behaviors and ensure your kids' digital wellness while using non-iOS mobile devices.
Please note that Boomerang Parental Control does not provide controls for iOS devices. Our iOS app is specifically designed to provide complete mobile device control for non-iOS devices (those that start with "A") from your parent iPhone or iPad.
About Parent Mode on iOS
- Control your child's non-iOS devices (the ones that start with "A")
- Manage device allocated screen time and set scheduled screen time based on your preferences
- Set daily time allowances for individual apps. For example, you can limit social apps to 15 minutes per day
- App controls allow you to allow, block, or encourage the use of specific apps beyond screen time limits
- Approve newly installed apps (blocking is the default behavior) - receive notifications and review new apps before your child can use them
- Review your kids' call logs and texting logs. Optionally, you can collect all text content
- Phone call safety features include allowing phone calls only from your child's local contacts, blocking specific numbers, and always allowing important numbers
- Receive notifications when inappropriate words are sent or received on your child's non-iOS device
- Review YouTube app viewing history and searches - a popular and important feature for parents who want to ensure their kids are using the real YouTube
Boomerang Parental Control facilitates conversations between parents and their kids about device usage, good apps, bad apps, web browsing, video viewing, and more. It's a valuable tool that removes the stress and conflict surrounding screen time.
Notes and Tips
- All commands and location updates require an internet connection (cellular and/or Wi-Fi).
Resources
- Follow our Blog: https://useboomerang.com/blog
- Support: https://community.useboomerang.com/hc
Overview
Boomerang Parental Control is a Freeware software in the category Home & Hobby developed by National Education Technologies Inc..
The latest version of Boomerang Parental Control is 4.37, released on 03/02/2024. It was initially added to our database on 01/15/2024.
Boomerang Parental Control runs on the following operating systems: Android/iOS.
Users of Boomerang Parental Control gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Provides screen time limits and scheduling features to manage children's device usage
- Allows parents to block inappropriate content and monitor their child's online activity
- Offers real-time location tracking to ensure children's safety
- Includes a panic button for emergencies and a geofencing feature to set safe zones for children
Cons
- Some users may find the interface and setup process confusing or overwhelming
- The app may drain the battery life of the child's device due to continuous monitoring and tracking features
- There have been occasional reports of bugs or glitches affecting the app's performance

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