MMGuardian Parental Control App For Parent Phone
Parenting In-app purchases
Parental Control including text monitor and screen time limits
- Rating
- 4.3
- 26.8K ratings
- Downloads
- 2.6M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 25
- 2026 · v3.7.43
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About MMGuardian Parental Control App For Parent Phone
The MMGuardian Parent App is used to manage and monitor the MMGuardian child phone app installed on a teen's or pre-teen's smartphone directly from the parent's phone, and when the child's device is an Android phone: to receive alerts when text messages, certain social media chat messages or web searches are indicative of sexting, cyberbullying, suicidal thoughts and more.
With the MMGuardian Parental Control app installed to your child's Android phone, you will be able to monitor and block:
• SMS text messages
• Web browsing activity
• Application usage
• To whom voice calls are made*
In addition to normal SMS texts, chat messages from Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram are reported. Also, alerts will be sent if the content a chat message is are appears to relate to one of nine special alert categories including sexting, cyberbullying and suicidal thoughts.
The benefits of using MMGuardian Parental Control when your child has an Android phone include:
• Alerting you when text messages or web searches are indicative of sexting, cyberbullying, suicidal thoughts and more.
• Alerting you when pictures on your child's phone, or sent in an MMS message, are of an adult nature or indicative of sexting.
• Comprehensive reports covering:
- SMS and selected social media app text messages.
- Usage of applications
- Web browsing using the Chrome browser
- Voice Calls*
• Locate your child's phone, on a map.
• Lock or Unlock the child's phone with a simple button press
• Set or edit configurations for:
- Screen time limits: set up bed time and school times to control screen time.
- Application control: block or set up usage limits for apps and games.
- SMS block and Call block*: block calls and texts with undesirable contacts.
- Scheduled locate: set times to automatically locate the phone.
- Web Filter: block browsing of undesired sites in Chrome or the MMGuardian Safe Browser using easy age-based settings or customized rules.
You will need to install and register the MMGuardian Parental Control for Kids app on your child's Android phone. The child phone can be linked to the parent phone app only when both are registered using the same email address and password.
Both your phone and your child's phone should have network data capability, as the app uses data to send and receive configuration commands, reports and alerts.
You may purchase subscriptions or licenses to apply to the MMGuardian Parental Control app installed on your child's Android phone from within this Parent App, to avoid having to add payment credentials (credit cards etc) to your child's Google Play account.
After the free 14 day trial period of the app on the child's phone has ended, unless the child phone app is licensed or has an ongoing subscription, the functions in the Parent App that relate to premium functions on the child's app will be disabled. However you can still use MMGuardian to locate, or to lock or unlock your child's Android phone remotely.
Single phone subscriptions are available at USD $3.99 monthly or USD $34.99 annually, and a 5 Year License is available for USD $79.99. Family plans covering up to 5 devices are available at twice the single phone price.
* The features provided by MMGuardian and the functionality of the Parent App will depend on the type of device that your child uses (Android phone, Android tablet or non-Android device). If your child's Android phone runs Android 9 or higher, please contact our support team for additional information about call reporting and blocking.
We encourage parents to discuss the reasons to use a parent control app with their children; to help protect them from potential risks of their own actions and the actions of others, such as excessive screen time, cyberbullying and sexting.
With the MMGuardian Parental Control app installed to your child's Android phone, you will be able to monitor and block:
• SMS text messages
• Web browsing activity
• Application usage
• To whom voice calls are made*
Social Media Chat Monitoring
In addition to normal SMS texts, chat messages from Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram are reported. Also, alerts will be sent if the content a chat message is are appears to relate to one of nine special alert categories including sexting, cyberbullying and suicidal thoughts.
The benefits of using MMGuardian Parental Control when your child has an Android phone include:
• Alerting you when text messages or web searches are indicative of sexting, cyberbullying, suicidal thoughts and more.
• Alerting you when pictures on your child's phone, or sent in an MMS message, are of an adult nature or indicative of sexting.
• Comprehensive reports covering:
- SMS and selected social media app text messages.
- Usage of applications
- Web browsing using the Chrome browser
- Voice Calls*
• Locate your child's phone, on a map.
• Lock or Unlock the child's phone with a simple button press
• Set or edit configurations for:
- Screen time limits: set up bed time and school times to control screen time.
- Application control: block or set up usage limits for apps and games.
- SMS block and Call block*: block calls and texts with undesirable contacts.
- Scheduled locate: set times to automatically locate the phone.
- Web Filter: block browsing of undesired sites in Chrome or the MMGuardian Safe Browser using easy age-based settings or customized rules.
You will need to install and register the MMGuardian Parental Control for Kids app on your child's Android phone. The child phone can be linked to the parent phone app only when both are registered using the same email address and password.
Both your phone and your child's phone should have network data capability, as the app uses data to send and receive configuration commands, reports and alerts.
You may purchase subscriptions or licenses to apply to the MMGuardian Parental Control app installed on your child's Android phone from within this Parent App, to avoid having to add payment credentials (credit cards etc) to your child's Google Play account.
After the free 14 day trial period of the app on the child's phone has ended, unless the child phone app is licensed or has an ongoing subscription, the functions in the Parent App that relate to premium functions on the child's app will be disabled. However you can still use MMGuardian to locate, or to lock or unlock your child's Android phone remotely.
Single phone subscriptions are available at USD $3.99 monthly or USD $34.99 annually, and a 5 Year License is available for USD $79.99. Family plans covering up to 5 devices are available at twice the single phone price.
* The features provided by MMGuardian and the functionality of the Parent App will depend on the type of device that your child uses (Android phone, Android tablet or non-Android device). If your child's Android phone runs Android 9 or higher, please contact our support team for additional information about call reporting and blocking.
We encourage parents to discuss the reasons to use a parent control app with their children; to help protect them from potential risks of their own actions and the actions of others, such as excessive screen time, cyberbullying and sexting.
What’s new
Version 3.7.43 · Updated October 25, 2026
Please install this app to the parent's phone and install a separate child app to the child phone for parental control and child safety features. v3.7.43 - Fix on random messaging report issue. - Google Billing update - Various enhancements - Major update to support new iPhone features.
User reviews
I like this app. It really helps me with my adult special needs daughter. Gives her the freedom she needs with a great layer of protection June 2020 update... this app is still a wonderful level of protection for my unique family situation. Great app. Best there is
I've used this app for years and I can't fault it. I originally got it to track my sons phone usage when he started senior school years ago. Now I use it to track my daughters usage now she's in senior school and it has updated loads of features. I can read all of her messages, see her calls, internet usage, app usa...
This has been working very well for monitoring to be safe, love I!!
Exactly what this mom was looking for. Teaching the difference between a right and s privilege is so easy with this app. Worth every penny.
Incredible App, extremely useful and effective.
Great to watch kids without demanding their Phone
Frequently asked questions
What is the MMGuardian Parent App used for?
The MMGuardian Parent App is used to manage and monitor the MMGuardian child phone app installed on a teen's or pre-teen's smartphone directly from the parent's phone, and to receive alerts for certain activities on the child's phone.
What can I monitor and block with the MMGuardian Parental Control app?
You can monitor and block SMS text messages, web browsing activity, application usage, and voice calls made from your child's Android phone.
Can I monitor social media chat messages?
Yes, in addition to normal SMS texts, chat messages from Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram are also reported in the MMGuardian Parental Control app.
What alerts will I receive regarding chat messages?
You will receive alerts if the content of a chat message appears to relate to one of nine special alert categories, including sexting, cyberbullying, and suicidal thoughts.
What are the benefits of using MMGuardian Parental Control for an Android phone?
The benefits include receiving alerts for sexting, cyberbullying, and suicidal thoughts, comprehensive reports on text messages and app usage, locating your child's phone, locking or unlocking the phone remotely, and setting up screen time limits and app controls.
How can I link my phone to my child's phone app?
Both the parent and child phone apps should be registered using the same email address and password to link them together.
Do both phones need network data capability?
Yes, both the parent and child phones should have network data capability as the app uses data to send and receive commands, reports, and alerts.
Can I make purchases for the MMGuardian Parental Control app from within the Parent App?
Yes, you can purchase subscriptions or licenses for the child's Android phone app from within the Parent App, without adding payment credentials to your child's Google Play account.
What happens after the free trial period ends on the child's phone?
After the free 14-day trial period, premium functions on the child's app will be disabled unless it is licensed or has an ongoing subscription. However, you can still use the Parent App to locate or lock/unlock your child's Android phone remotely.
What are the pricing options for MMGuardian Parental Control?
Single phone subscriptions are available at $3.99 per month or $34.99 per year. A 5 Year License is available for $79.99. Family plans for up to 5 devices are available at double the single phone price.
Does MMGuardian support all types of devices?
The features and functionality of MMGuardian depend on the type of device your child uses. Please contact our support team for additional information if your child's Android phone runs Android 9 or higher and you want to know more about call reporting and blocking.
Why is it important to use a parent control app?
We encourage parents to use a parental control app to help protect their children from potential risks such as excessive screen time, cyberbullying, and sexting. It is important to discuss these reasons with your children to create awareness and promote their safety.
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