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Monitor your child's activity on Apple devices with BrightCanary’s AI-powered insights.
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Why parents choose BrightCanary
Maggie
Los Angeles
“The app monitors for concerning content, without me having to look through my son’s phone. Which has helped me find the right balance between trust and safety. I highly recommend it!”
William
St. Louis
“I didn’t know she was into astronomy! The app highlighted that for me and it made for a memorable birthday. My kid never gets in trouble, but she’s sometimes sad. When she doesn’t talk about things, BrightCanary gives me insights that help us stay connected.”
Helen
Tampa
“My child struggles with depression so it’s important that I monitor her for safety reasons. Your app has essentially helped us save her life. I can’t thank you enough. Please know how much of an incredible difference you are making for us as a family. ❤️ Thank you!!”
My child has severe depression so it’s important that I monitor her for safety reasons. Your app has essentially helped us save her life. I can’t thank you enough. Please know how much of an incredible difference you are making for us as a family. ❤️Thank you!!- Maya, Santa Clara mom
The app monitors for adult images in messages and any concerning content in search, without me having to look through my son’s phone. Which has helped me find the right balance between trust and safety. Highly recommend it!- Linda, Tulsa mom
A 13 year old from a nearby middle school died in his bedroom after taking what he thought was a muscle relaxant. It turned out to be laced and he ordered it like a pizza through a social media app. Parents, we need to supervise. This app is the best one I’ve found to do that. And it monitors DMs.- Donna, Los Angeles mom
“The app monitors for concerning content, without me having to look through my son’s phone. Which has helped me find the right balance between trust and safety. I highly recommend it!”
“I’m in cybersecurity. If your child’s in an emergency, it takes law enforcement a day or two to access pertinent data. Those first hours are critical. Even though I don’t see much that’s concerning right now, I will never turn off BrightCanary, because if something changes, I’ll know, and be able to help her right away.”
“I didn’t know she was into astronomy! The app highlighted that for me and it made for a memorable birthday. My kid never gets in trouble, but she’s sometimes sad. When she doesn’t talk about things, BrightCanary gives me insights that help us stay connected.”
“My child struggles with depression so it’s important that I monitor her for safety reasons. Your app has essentially helped us save her life. I can’t thank you enough. Please know how much of an incredible difference you are making for us as a family. ❤️ Thank you!!”
BrightCanary gives you real-time alerts for:
Give your child digital training wheels with BrightCanary’s parental control app
Get AI-powered alerts and summaries across all the apps your child uses, including Snapchat, Instagram, text messages, Discord, and AI apps.
How BrightCanary compares on Apple devices
*Bark and Qustodio text message monitoring require setup on a home computer and WiFi connection, making it ineffective when WiFi is turned off or your child is away from home.
A new approach to online safety
Like learning to drive, navigating the internet takes practice ... and patience. As parents, we struggled to find child safety tools that worked properly on Apple devices. That’s why we built BrightCanary: next-generation child safety software that helps you find the level of monitoring that’s right for your child. Whether you’re looking for real-time content alerts or full text threads, we’ll help you stay connected to what matters. Hear more about our story.
Did you know?
90%
of teens experience online abuse.
25%
say they’ve received explicit images they didn’t ask for.
We have fallen short when it comes to taking care of kids with regard to social media and safeguarding them against harms. We’ve got to close that gap.
— Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General
800%
increase in overdose deaths among 15- to 19-year-olds.
How BrightCanary works
We know that no one cares more about your child than you do. BrightCanary was built by parents to help keep children safe from constantly evolving online risks.
Easy to use
Install the BrightCanary Keyboard on your child’s device to start receiving insights. No confusing setup. Just one tool to help you stay in the loop.
Stay connected
We highlight concerning content, activity trends, emotional state, and text transcripts across all the apps your child uses.
Get real-time updates
Our AI for parents will flag concerning content, including drug references, adult content, or bullying, all in real time.
Monitor AI interactions
AI apps are exposing children to harmful advice and mature content. But there are minimal parental controls for ChatGPT, Character.ai, and other apps. BrightCanary gives you a way to monitor AI companions and apps, providing real-time alerts and insights to support safer use.
BrightCanary’s advanced technology monitors your child’s online activity, alerting you to concerning content, cyberbullying, or inappropriate messaging on social media. Securely manage your child’s digital passwords with the app’s password locker.
Need help with a Google/YouTube account for your child? Find our easy set up guide here.
Need help with a Google/YouTube account for your child? Find our easy set up guide here.