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Brili Routines vs Qustodio

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Brili Routines

Software

Make daily routines fun for kids

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Qustodio

Software

The best parental control app for families

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Brili Routines the free trial lasts 10 days, after which a subscription is required to keep using the app; Qustodio monitoring requires installing a separate Kids App on each child device in addition to the parent app
  • They diverge on capability: Brili Routines covers Visual routine builder, Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brili Routines and Qustodio actually diverge.

Attributes where Brili Routines and Qustodio differ
AttributeBrili RoutinesQustodio
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle
Founded20162012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Brili Routines

  • Visual routine builder
  • Task timers
  • Reward system
  • Progress tracking
  • Multi-child support
  • Morning routines
  • Bedtime routines
  • Custom task lists

Only in Qustodio

  • Web filtering & blocking
  • Screen time limits
  • App blocking & control
  • Location tracking
  • Calls & SMS monitoring
  • Social media monitoring
  • YouTube monitoring
  • Panic button

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Brili Routines

  • Building and timing daily routines for people with ADHDnot Qustodio
  • Visualising remaining time in a routine with a countdown clocknot Qustodio
  • Gamifying morning, bedtime and study routines with rewardsnot Qustodio

Qustodio

  • Blocking apps and inappropriate web content on a child's devicenot Brili Routines
  • Setting screen time limits and screen-free periods for childrennot Brili Routines
  • Tracking a child's location and getting arrival and departure alertsnot Brili Routines

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Brili Routines

  • The free trial lasts 10 days, after which a subscription is required to keep using the app
  • There is no permanently free tier; plans are $7.99 for 1 month, $34.99 for 6 months or $49.99 for 1 year
  • Prices in countries outside the US vary and are converted to local currency

Qustodio

  • Monitoring requires installing a separate Kids App on each child device in addition to the parent app
  • The Android kids app requires Device Administrator, Accessibility and VPN permissions to filter content and prevent uninstall
  • Web content filtering works by running a VPN service on the child's device
  • On Huawei devices battery-saving mode must be disabled for Qustodio to work
  • The product is available in only eight languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese and Chinese
  • Coverage is limited to Windows, Mac, iOS, Kindle and Android devices

Pricing, plan by plan

Brili Routines

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 routines
    • Basic timer
    • Simple rewards
  • Premium$7.99/month
    • Unlimited routines
    • Multiple children
    • Custom rewards

Qustodio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 device
    • Basic web filtering
    • Daily activity reports
  • Small Plan$54.95/year
    • 5 devices
    • Advanced web filtering
    • App controls
  • Medium Plan$96.95/year
    • 10 devices
    • All Small features
    • Family locator
  • Large Plan$137.95/year
    • 15 devices
    • All Medium features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Brili Routines if

  • You need visual routine builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want task timers.
Brili Routines review

Choose Qustodio if

  • You need web filtering & blocking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle.
  • You also want screen time limits.
Qustodio review

Questions people ask

Is Brili Routines or Qustodio better?
Neither clearly leads. Brili Routines starts at Free and Qustodio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brili Routines or Qustodio?
Brili Routines starts at Free and Qustodio at Free.
Does Brili Routines or Qustodio run on more platforms?
Brili Routines runs on Ios, Android. Qustodio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle.
Can I use Brili Routines for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Brili Routines best used for?
Brili Routines is most often used for building and timing daily routines for people with adhd, visualising remaining time in a routine with a countdown clock, gamifying morning, bedtime and study routines with rewards. Of those, building and timing daily routines for people with adhd and visualising remaining time in a routine with a countdown clock are not what Qustodio is typically brought in for.
What can Brili Routines do that Qustodio cannot?
Brili Routines covers Visual routine builder, Task timers, Reward system, Progress tracking. Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking, Screen time limits, App blocking & control, Location tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support.
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