Product summary
Watcher helps parents control and monitor their children's online time. It makes it easy to establish clear limits for web browsing, messaging and gaming so family screen time stays within rules you set.
Access scheduling and limits
- Define when the computer can be used by entering daily start and stop times for weekdays and separate schedules for weekends.
- Set fixed restrictions so devices are blocked during specific periods (for example, before school starts).
- Create a weekly allowance system that lets children decide how to spend their total allotted hours across different days.
Storage and quota controls
- Impose disk-space caps so only a set amount of storage is available on the device.
- Prevent build-up of files by limiting how much space each user or account can consume.
Monitoring and reporting
- View instant usage summaries for the previous day, week or month through a compact dashboard.
- Track surfing, messaging and gaming activity with clear, up-to-date statistics to help evaluate how rules are working.
User experience
Watcher is designed with parents in mind, offering straightforward tools and a polished dashboard that delivers peace of mind. Keep in mind children may resist new limits, so expect discussions about fair usage.
Setup and safety tip
Install and configure Watcher on a computer that’s protected by a firewall and kept up to date; this helps ensure the parental controls operate reliably and securely.
Alternatives
Suggested paid alternative: Minecraft (Java & Bedrock editions) — if you’re looking for a single app that your kids enjoy, consider gaming choices you can manage alongside Watcher.
Technical
- Mac
- English
- French
- Free Trial
