Head-to-head · Parental Control Apps
Mobicip vs Safes
Mobicip leads on 0 checks, Safes on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMobicip · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
Mobicip scores higher on our rubric for parental control apps: 8.4 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #31.
Mobicip is the better fit for budget-conscious multi-device families. Safes is the better fit for families wanting reports and location tools.
- Mobicip fits best
Budget-conscious multi-device families
- Safes fits best
Families wanting reports and location tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Mobicip 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Safes 6.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 6.0 |
| Ranking | #8 in Parental Control Apps | #31 in Parental Control Apps |
| Best for | Budget-conscious multi-device families | Families wanting reports and location tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $59.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Mobicip 5/5 · Safes 5/5 | ||
| Content filtering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Screen-time schedules | ✓ | ✓ |
| App blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Activity reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Location tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Device platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Device limit | 5 devices | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Mobicip is parental-control software for families managing children’s smartphones, tablets, computers, and Chromebooks. It combines website, category, keyword, and YouTube filtering with app controls, screen-time limits, recurring… Read the review → |
Safes is a parental-control app for parents and guardians managing children’s device use and online activity. It combines screen-time limits, recurring schedules, app-specific controls, website and keyword filtering, activity reports,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Mobicip — where it wins
- Free Basic plan covers up to 2 devices
- Supports iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS
- Combines filtering, schedules, reports, location, and device locking
Where it doesn't
- Basic plan protects up to 2 devices
- Listed paid prices use annual billing
- Device coverage tops out at 20 devices
Safes — where it wins
- Detailed daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports
- Location tracking with geofencing and location history
- Screen-time limits, app blocking, and web filtering
Where it doesn't
- Paid access starts at $5.99 per month
- Social monitoring may not suit every family’s privacy preferences
- Feature availability can vary by platform and region
- Mobicip8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A value-focused parental control app for families managing up to 20 devices.
Visit MobicipFull verdict → - Safes6.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
Safes combines screen-time controls, reporting, filtering, and location tools across major platforms.
Visit SafesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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