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HiMama vs Qustodio

HiMama logo

HiMama

Parenting

Childcare made simpler for everyone

From
$2/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Qustodio logo

Qustodio

Parenting

The best parental control app for families

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Qustodio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HiMama no pricing rates published on vendor website; redirect to Lillio without public pricing page access; Qustodio monitoring requires installing a separate Kids App on each child device in addition to the parent app
  • They diverge on capability: HiMama covers Daily activity updates, Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiMama and Qustodio actually diverge.

Attributes where HiMama and Qustodio differ
AttributeHiMamaQustodio
Starting price$2/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting), founded (2012).

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 HiMama

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

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
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

HiMama

  • Parent engagementnot Qustodio
  • Daily documentationnot Qustodio
  • Curriculum trackingnot Qustodio
  • Staff managementnot Qustodio

Qustodio

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

Where each one falls short

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

HiMama

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

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

HiMama

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

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 HiMama if

  • You need daily activity updates.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want photo and video sharing.
HiMama 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 HiMama or Qustodio better?
Neither clearly leads. HiMama starts at $2/month and Qustodio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiMama or Qustodio?
Qustodio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2/month for HiMama and Free for Qustodio.
Does HiMama or Qustodio run on more platforms?
HiMama runs on Web, Ios, Android. Qustodio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle.
Can I use Qustodio for free?
Yes. Qustodio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiMama starts at $2/month.
What is HiMama best used for?
HiMama is most often used for parent engagement, daily documentation, curriculum tracking, staff management. Of those, parent engagement and daily documentation are not what Qustodio is typically brought in for.
What can HiMama do that Qustodio cannot?
HiMama covers Daily activity updates, Photo and video sharing, Parent messaging, Attendance tracking. Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking, Screen time limits, App blocking & control, Location tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Qustodio: How much does Qustodio cost?

Qustodio Basic Plan costs $59.95/year (approximately $5/month) for up to 5 devices. Complete Plan costs $104.95/year (approximately $8.75/month) for unlimited devices.

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Qustodio: Does Qustodio offer a free version?

Yes, Qustodio offers a free version that protects a single device with basic protection features. A free trial of premium features is also available with no credit card required.

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Qustodio: What is the difference between Qustodio Basic and Complete plans?

Basic plan ($59.95/year) protects up to 5 devices with core features like blocking, time limits, and monitoring. Complete plan ($104.95/year) adds unlimited devices, YouTube monitoring, and custom rules. Both include 30-day money-back guarantee.

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