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OurHome vs Qustodio

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OurHome

Parenting

Chores, rewards, and family organization

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Qustodio

Parenting

The best parental control app for families

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: OurHome covers Chore assignment, Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OurHome and Qustodio actually diverge.

Attributes where OurHome and Qustodio differ
AttributeOurHomeQustodio
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle
Founded20172012

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 OurHome

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

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
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

OurHome

  • Chore managementnot Qustodio
  • Teaching responsibilitynot Qustodio
  • Family organizationnot Qustodio
  • Grocery shoppingnot Qustodio

Qustodio

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

Where each one falls short

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

OurHome

Nothing recorded yet. See the OurHome review.

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

OurHome

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

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 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

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 OurHome or Qustodio better?
Neither clearly leads. OurHome 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, OurHome or Qustodio?
OurHome starts at Free and Qustodio at Free.
Does OurHome or Qustodio run on more platforms?
OurHome runs on Ios, Android, Web. Qustodio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle.
Can I use OurHome for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is OurHome best used for?
OurHome is most often used for chore management, teaching responsibility, family organization, grocery shopping. Of those, chore management and teaching responsibility are not what Qustodio is typically brought in for.
What can OurHome do that Qustodio cannot?
OurHome covers Chore assignment, Points system, Custom rewards, Grocery lists. Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking, Screen time limits, App blocking & control, Location tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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