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Qustodio vs RoosterMoney

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Qustodio

Parenting

The best parental control app for families

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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RoosterMoney

Parenting

Kids pocket money & chores app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Qustodio monitoring requires installing a separate Kids App on each child device in addition to the parent app; RoosterMoney pricing in GBP (UK pounds), not USD
  • They diverge on capability: Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking, RoosterMoney covers Virtual money tracker.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Qustodio and RoosterMoney actually diverge.

Attributes where Qustodio and RoosterMoney differ
AttributeQustodioRoosterMoney
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, KindleIos, Android
Founded20122016

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 Qustodio

  • Web filtering & blocking
  • Screen time limits
  • App blocking & control
  • Location tracking
  • Calls & SMS monitoring
  • Social media monitoring
  • YouTube monitoring
  • Panic button

Only in RoosterMoney

  • Virtual money tracker
  • Chores & allowance
  • Save, spend, give jars
  • Savings goals
  • Prepaid card option
  • Instant notifications
  • Interest rewards
  • Weekly pocket money

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Qustodio

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

RoosterMoney

  • UK family allowance tracking and prepaid debit card for children's spendingnot Qustodio

Where each one falls short

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

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

RoosterMoney

  • Pricing in GBP (UK pounds), not USD
  • Annual pricing requires computation from stated monthly rate
  • 1-month trial available before charges begin

Pricing, plan by plan

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

RoosterMoney

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Virtual money tracker
    • Chores & rewards
    • Savings goals
  • Rooster Plus$2.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited children
    • Interest on savings
  • Rooster Card$2.99/month
    • Prepaid debit card
    • Instant transfers
    • Real-world spending

Which should you pick?

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

Choose RoosterMoney if

  • You need virtual money tracker.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want chores & allowance.
RoosterMoney review

Questions people ask

Is Qustodio or RoosterMoney better?
Neither clearly leads. Qustodio starts at Free and RoosterMoney at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Qustodio or RoosterMoney?
Qustodio starts at Free and RoosterMoney at Free.
Does Qustodio or RoosterMoney run on more platforms?
Qustodio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle. RoosterMoney runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Qustodio for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Qustodio best used for?
Qustodio is most often used for blocking apps and inappropriate web content on a child's device, setting screen time limits and screen-free periods for children, tracking a child's location and getting arrival and departure alerts. Of those, blocking apps and inappropriate web content on a child's device and setting screen time limits and screen-free periods for children are not what RoosterMoney is typically brought in for.
What can Qustodio do that RoosterMoney cannot?
Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking, Screen time limits, App blocking & control, Location tracking. RoosterMoney covers Virtual money tracker, Chores & allowance, Save, spend, give jars, Savings goals. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android 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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RoosterMoney: How much does Rooster Money cost?

Virtual Tracker is free. Rooster Card is GBP 1.99 per month or GBP 19.99 per year. A 1-month trial is available before charges begin.

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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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RoosterMoney: What is included in the free Virtual Tracker plan?

Virtual Tracker includes star and reward charts, virtual money tracking, scheduled allowance management, pots for spending/saving/giving, educational content, and child login access.

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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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RoosterMoney: What does Rooster Card add?

Rooster Card (GBP 1.99/month) adds a prepaid Visa debit card for children ages 6-17, real money functionality, unlimited guardians, interest rate settings, and Apple Pay/Google Pay integration for ages 13+.

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