Updated May 2026 · Honest, side-by-side comparison
Qustodio has been around for over a decade, but parents tell us the same things again and again: it's expensive, the iOS app is limited, and the dashboard feels dated. 3Eyes was built to fix all three.
Try a Qustodio alternative that's actually simple
3Eyes blocks YouTube, sets screen time, and lets you approve sites from your phone, for less than half of Qustodio Complete.
Start Free 14-Day Trial →3Eyes vs Qustodio: side-by-side
| 3Eyes | Qustodio Complete | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16.99/mo (up to 4 children) | $13.95/mo |
| Devices included | Unlimited | 5 (Basic) / 15 (Complete) |
| YouTube channel allowlist | Yes | No |
| Money skills tutorials | Yes | No |
| Blocks YouTube in incognito | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days | 3 days |
| Sells your data | Never | See their policy |
The 3 things parents like about 3Eyes over Qustodio
1. Allowlist-first, not blocklist-first
Qustodio's default is "allow everything, block bad stuff" — which means you're always one new TikTok-of-the-week behind. 3Eyes flips it: by default sites are blocked, and your child requests approval for new ones. You spend less time playing whack-a-mole.
2. YouTube approved-channels mode
Qustodio can block YouTube entirely or allow it entirely. 3Eyes lets your child watch only the channels you approve — Khan Academy, Crash Course, National Geographic Kids — while blocking the rest. This is the #1 feature parents tell us made them switch.
3. Approve requests from your phone
When your child asks for a new site or more time, you get a notification and approve or deny it with one tap. No digging through a dated dashboard to make a small change.
Switch from Qustodio in 5 minutes
Allowlist-first blocking, YouTube channels you choose, approvals from your phone. 14-day free trial.
Try 3Eyes Free →What 3Eyes doesn't have (being honest)
- Call & text monitoring on Android. Qustodio has this; we don't.
- 14+ years of brand recognition. We're newer.
If those are deal-breakers, stick with Qustodio. 3Eyes is not the cheaper option — it is the stricter one, built around allowlisting what your child can reach rather than blocking what they cannot.
FAQ
Is 3Eyes cheaper than Qustodio?
No. 3Eyes is $16.99/mo (or $169.90/yr) for up to 4 children. Qustodio's paid tiers start lower. The reason to choose 3Eyes is the allowlist model and YouTube channel curation, not price.
Can I import my Qustodio settings?
Not directly — setup takes 5 minutes per child. We're happy to help over email.
Does 3Eyes work on iPhone & Android too?
The parent app is iOS-first today. Mobile child monitoring is on the roadmap; for now we cover Windows and Mac for the child's computer.
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