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Google Family Link vs HiMama

Google Family Link logo

Google Family Link

Parenting

Google's free family device management and controls

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HiMama logo

HiMama

Parenting

Childcare made simpler for everyone

From
$2/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Family Link has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Family Link google documents that iPhones, iPads and computers other than Chromebooks cannot be supervised with Family Link; HiMama no pricing rates published on vendor website; redirect to Lillio without public pricing page access
  • They diverge on capability: Google Family Link covers Screen time management, HiMama covers Daily activity updates.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Family Link and HiMama actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Family Link and HiMama differ
AttributeGoogle Family LinkHiMama
Starting priceFree$2/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroid, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20192012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

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 Google Family Link

  • Screen time management
  • App approval system
  • Device locking
  • Location tracking
  • Settings management
  • Password controls
  • Google Play filtering
  • Account monitoring

Only in HiMama

  • Daily activity updates
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Parent messaging
  • Attendance tracking
  • Curriculum planning
  • Developmental assessments
  • Digital check-in
  • Progress reports

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Android support
  • Web support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support
  • French language support

What people use each for

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

Google Family Link

  • Setting screen time limits and app approvals on a child's Android devicenot HiMama
  • Creating and managing a Google Account for a child under 13not HiMama
  • Seeing which apps a child uses and where their device isnot HiMama

HiMama

  • Parent engagementnot Google Family Link
  • Daily documentationnot Google Family Link
  • Curriculum trackingnot Google Family Link
  • Staff managementnot Google Family Link

Where each one falls short

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

Google Family Link

  • Google documents that iPhones, iPads and computers other than Chromebooks cannot be supervised with Family Link
  • Supervision is built around a Google Account, so activity outside Google accounts and Android devices is not covered
  • Parent controlled account creation applies to children under 13 or the applicable age in the country

HiMama

  • No pricing rates published on vendor website; redirect to Lillio without public pricing page access

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Family Link

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen time limits
    • App approval
    • Device locking

HiMama

$2/month
  • Basic$2/month
    • Daily reports
    • Photo sharing
    • Messaging
  • Plus$4/month
    • All Basic features
    • Curriculum planning
    • Assessments

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Family Link if

  • You need screen time management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android, Web.
  • You also want app approval system.
Google Family Link review

Choose HiMama if

  • You need daily activity updates.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want photo and video sharing.
HiMama review

Questions people ask

Is Google Family Link or HiMama better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Family Link starts at Free and HiMama at $2/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Family Link or HiMama?
Google Family Link has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Family Link and $2/month for HiMama.
Does Google Family Link or HiMama run on more platforms?
Google Family Link runs on Android, Web. HiMama runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Google Family Link for free?
Yes. Google Family Link has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiMama starts at $2/month.
What is Google Family Link best used for?
Google Family Link is most often used for setting screen time limits and app approvals on a child's android device, creating and managing a google account for a child under 13, seeing which apps a child uses and where their device is. Of those, setting screen time limits and app approvals on a child's android device and creating and managing a google account for a child under 13 are not what HiMama is typically brought in for.
What can Google Family Link do that HiMama cannot?
Google Family Link covers Screen time management, App approval system, Device locking, Location tracking. HiMama covers Daily activity updates, Photo and video sharing, Parent messaging, Attendance tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Android support, Web support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Google Family Link: Is Google Family Link free?

Yes, Google Family Link is completely free. Creating or joining a family group does not require any paid membership or subscription.

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HiMama: How much does Himama cost?

Himama's pricing is not published on its website. The site redirects to Lillio (lillio.com), which does not display pricing publicly. Contact sales required for quote.

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Google Family Link: Do any Family Link features require payment?

Family Link itself is free, but some Google products that integrate with it like YouTube Premium for families or Google One require separate paid subscriptions if you want premium features.

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