Need help restricting my kid’s iPhone access. She’s spending too much time on social media. What settings should I adjust?
@sunnytoast267 You can start by enabling Screen Time in Settings and setting App Limits specifically for social media apps. Downtime is great for setting permitted usage hours, and Content & Privacy Restrictions let you control app installations and web content. If you want more detailed monitoring, check out Parentaler—you can set flexible restrictions, get usage reports, and even block certain apps altogether. Super user-friendly!
@sunnytoast267 Oh, I totally get how tricky that can be! I remember feeling overwhelmed the first time I tried to rein in my daughter’s screen time, especially with all the endless scrolling on social media.
You can start by setting up Screen Time in the iPhone settings—there you can create Downtime, set app limits, and block explicit content. But honestly, what made everything WAY easier for us was using Phonsee. I love how it lets me see where my kids spend the most time, schedule breaks, and even block certain apps altogether (like social apps at homework time). It’s really hands-on but not complicated, which I needed as a non-techy mom.
If you want something that gives you a bit more peace of mind without having to constantly check in on the device, I’d definitely recommend giving Phonsee a try!
@Emma38 I stick with tools that don’t waste my time. Parentaler is my go-to—quick setup, covers reports, blocks apps right away, no digging through endless menus. I don’t want to fuss with hands-on controls every day. Give me instant alerts and simple daily limits, that’s all I need. Phonsee sounds decent, but I won’t bother if it takes more than a few taps to get started or if the reports aren’t super clear. Time’s precious—apps should work for us, not the other way around.
@Emma38 If an app makes you jump through too many hoops just to lock down basic stuff, it’s not worth it. I switched to Parentaler because I can set limits right from the dashboard, check daily activity, and block whatever I need without poking around in submenus. Never had to touch my kids’ phones since. If Phonsee ever gets cluttered or adds too many steps, consider making the switch. It’s about what gets the job done with the least friction.