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Google Family Link vs OurHome

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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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OurHome

Parenting

Chores, rewards, and family organization

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Google Family Link covers Screen time management, OurHome covers Chore assignment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Family Link and OurHome differ
AttributeGoogle Family LinkOurHome
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsAndroid, WebIos, Android, Web
Founded20192017

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 OurHome

  • Chore assignment
  • Points system
  • Custom rewards
  • Grocery lists
  • Shared calendar
  • Meal planning
  • Recurring tasks
  • Progress tracking

Both cover

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

OurHome

  • Chore managementnot Google Family Link
  • Teaching responsibilitynot Google Family Link
  • Family organizationnot Google Family Link
  • Grocery shoppingnot 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

OurHome

Nothing recorded yet. See the OurHome review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Family Link

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

OurHome

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Chore management
    • Points & rewards
    • Grocery lists
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited households
    • Custom chore icons

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 OurHome if

  • You need chore assignment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want points system.
OurHome review

Questions people ask

Is Google Family Link or OurHome better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Family Link starts at Free and OurHome at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Family Link or OurHome?
Google Family Link starts at Free and OurHome at Free.
Does Google Family Link or OurHome run on more platforms?
Google Family Link runs on Android, Web. OurHome runs on Ios, Android, Web.
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 OurHome is typically brought in for.
What can Google Family Link do that OurHome cannot?
Google Family Link covers Screen time management, App approval system, Device locking, Location tracking. OurHome covers Chore assignment, Points system, Custom rewards, Grocery lists. 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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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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