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Google Family Link vs Keepy

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Google Family Link

Parenting

Google's free family device management and controls

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Keepy

Parenting

The family keeper for precious memories

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Family Link google documents that iPhones, iPads and computers other than Chromebooks cannot be supervised with Family Link; Keepy limited offline functionality requires internet connectivity for uploads and viewing
  • They diverge on capability: Google Family Link covers Screen time management, Keepy covers Photo capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Family Link and Keepy differ
AttributeGoogle Family LinkKeepy
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsAndroid, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20192013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Keepy

  • Photo capture
  • Voice recordings
  • Video capture
  • Family sharing
  • Grandparent access
  • Print products
  • Timeline view
  • Cloud backup

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Android support
  • English language support
  • Spanish 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 Keepy
  • Creating and managing a Google Account for a child under 13not Keepy
  • Seeing which apps a child uses and where their device isnot Keepy

Keepy

  • Preserving artworknot Google Family Link
  • Family memory keepingnot Google Family Link
  • Sharing with grandparentsnot Google Family Link
  • Creating keepsakesnot 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

Keepy

  • Limited offline functionality requires internet connectivity for uploads and viewing
  • Free tier allows only 31 memories per month, which limits casual users and content preservation
  • Artkive has higher user ratings (4.8/5 vs 4.5/5) and specialized focus on artwork preservation
  • No desktop application, limited to web and mobile app access

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Family Link

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

Keepy

Free
  • Forever FreeFree
    • Up to 31 memories per month
  • Premium$1.99/month
    • Up to 101 memories per month
    • Voice and video stories

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 Keepy if

  • You need photo capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want voice recordings.
Keepy review

Questions people ask

Is Google Family Link or Keepy better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Family Link starts at Free and Keepy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Family Link or Keepy?
Google Family Link starts at Free and Keepy at Free.
Does Google Family Link or Keepy run on more platforms?
Google Family Link runs on Android, Web. Keepy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Google Family Link for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Keepy is typically brought in for.
What can Google Family Link do that Keepy cannot?
Google Family Link covers Screen time management, App approval system, Device locking, Location tracking. Keepy covers Photo capture, Voice recordings, Video capture, Family sharing. Both handle Cloud deployment, Android support, English language support, Spanish 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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Keepy: What is Keepy's pricing?

Keepy offers Forever Free for up to 31 memories per month, Premium at $1.99/month for 101 memories, and Ultimate at $2.99/month for unlimited memories.

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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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Keepy: What platforms does Keepy support?

Keepy is available as an app for iOS and Android, plus a private web portal accessible from any internet-connected device for viewing stored memories.

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Keepy: Can grandparents access Keepy memories?

Yes, parents can invite grandparents and other family members as 'Fans' to view memories via email, web, or phone app, and fans can leave voice, video, or text comments on shared memories.

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Keepy: Does Keepy work offline?

Keepy requires internet connectivity to upload photos and videos of children's artwork and mementos. The platform focuses on cloud-based sharing rather than offline-first functionality.

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