With over 6,000 apps<\/a> being released every day, it\u2019s nearly impossible to search through them all and choose the right ones for your family! But don\u2019t worry. We are going to do all the hard work for you, and break down the 25 best apps across different categories geared toward hard-working parents.<\/p>\n fizkes\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n A parenting app is an app specifically designed to be of use to parents. There are loads on the market, and they come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and types, from apps tailored to simplify parenting schedules, plan video calls, or even divide up parenting responsibilities.<\/p>\n To make your life easier, we rounded up the pick of the bunch below.<\/p>\n To make it onto our list, apps must offer real value for parents, whether this is around helping to keep kids safe when they\u2019re out and about, managing actual parenting time,<\/span> or giving parents tools to limit their kids\u2019 screen time.<\/p>\n We also looked at how these apps can support aspects of parenting like shared routines, discipline tracking, and emotional connection\u2014especially important for families navigating co-parenting. Some apps even include tools to plan and schedule video calls between parents and children.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find all the details you need on the best parenting apps below, including their key features, cost, and where you can download them.<\/p>\n The peace of mind that comes with knowing where your children are cannot be understated. Anyone who has dealt with the sheer panic of momentarily losing a child can attest to that. Therefore, there is no other app more important than one that will tell you where you can find your child at any given moment<\/strong>. Findmykids is the best locator app available.<\/p>\n Using maps in real-time, Findmykids<\/a> makes it easy to track your little ones and make sure they are safe.<\/p>\n As well as an accurate GPS tracker, this app features many other tools to help safeguard your child and give you peace of mind. These include the ability to view your child\u2019s location history, listen to what\u2019s happening around your child, and ring a loud bell on their device even if it\u2019s on mute.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free, with the option to purchase additional features through monthly or yearly subscriptions.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Findmykids is available for download in the Google Play Store<\/a> for Android devices as well as the App Store for iOS<\/a> devices. It is also compatible with GPS smartwatches, including Apple Watch.<\/p>\n The Kids360 app<\/p><\/div>\n Parents can download the Kids360 app on their smartphones and the companion Alli360 on their child\u2019s mobile device. These apps work together <\/span>and foster more effective communication<\/span>, allowing you to set a screen time limit to avoid your child being distracted by games, apps, and social media online platforms, and to set an overall usage schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n For us, Kids360 is one of the best parenting apps out there right now, as it\u2019s a great one-stop solution to both manage your child\u2019s use of their device and get an insight into how they\u2019re using it.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free, with in-app purchases.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Kids360 is available for download in the Google Play Store<\/a> and the App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n Use this parenting app to monitor your family\u2019s digital habits, apply screen time limits, and deploy content filters to keep your children\u2019s website viewing safe in real time.<\/p>\n Net Nanny\u2019s Family Feed feature provides you with an instant report of online searches made by family members, shows you the apps your kids have used and sends you real-time alerts if content related to suicide, porn, drugs, or weapons is accessed.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>From $39.99 for one year.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Available to download via Google Play or the App Store.<\/p>\n Read also AT&T Secure Family App Reviews \u2013 Is the App the Right Choice?<\/a><\/p>\n OurPact is a cross-platform app that allows parents to set screen time limits and control what their kids can see online. If you\u2019re looking for a tool that supports amicable parenting and helps coordinate routines between households, this is one of the best.<\/span><\/p>\n As well as the parental control features, this parenting app allows you to set geofences, locate family members or devices, and receive instant alerts.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>From $6.99 for one year.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Available to download via Google Play or the App Store.<\/p>\n This is a parental control app with a difference. As well as including all the tools you\u2019d expect, such as the ability to set screen time limits and filter content and apps, Qustodio strongly focuses on helping your kids develop positive digital habits.<\/p>\n To this end, there are various tools and advice relating to, for example, online addiction, sleep problems, online predators, and cyberbullying to help ensure your child enjoys a healthy online experience.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free, with in-app purchases and upgrades available.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Available to download via Google Play or the App Store.<\/p>\n FamilyTime gives you a wide range of capabilities in one app. From controlling screen times, downloaded apps, and even emergency alert.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n Where to Download: <\/strong>FamilyTime is available for download for Android and iOS devices.<\/p>\n There are many apps on the market that children can get their hands on. Games that claim to be educational, but just aren\u2019t good enough. PBS Parents Play and Learn allow parents to play educational games with their little ones and watch them learn before their eyes.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n Where to Download: <\/strong>PBS Parents Play and Learn is available for Android and iOS.<\/p>\n Baby Connect is an amazing app for parents with newborns. Anyone who has had the joy of having a newborn baby at home knows how chaotic it can be to keep up with feeding times, changing times, sleep routines, etc. All of this info can be easily tracked within the Baby Connect app. It is easy to use, and easily configures all of your information into concise graphs. In addition, all of your data is automatically backed up to their web application, so if you lose your device, it\u2019s instantly saved!<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>$4.99<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Baby Connect is available for download in the Google Play Store, Apple Store, Amazon App Store, as well as on their website.<\/p>\n Honorable Mentions<\/strong>: there are several other apps available that help you track your child\u2019s growth while offering you parental advice. Apps like Winnie (Parenting and Baby)<\/strong><\/a> and Parentune<\/strong><\/a> are fine alternatives to Baby Connect, however, they do not offer as many input features, and they have been known to shut down unexpectedly. Best of Parenting<\/strong><\/a> is also worthy of mention in that it gives parents control over the ever-growing madness that is parenthood.<\/p>\n Cozi is an amazing app that can keep you and your family completely organized. Even though the app has been known to have some functionality issues, it\u2019s still a wonderful tool to use to stay on top of things and keep your family organized.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> Free with ads, but has in-app purchases<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Cozi is available for download in the Google Play Store and App Store, and can be used on any mobile device or computer.<\/p>\n Honorable Mentions: <\/strong>While Cozi is the best app to use for all your productivity needs, there are a few other apps that focus on more specific areas. Chore Pad<\/strong><\/a>, for example, is a great app you can use to divide chores and responsibilities between you and your family. It may not be as inclusive as Cozi, but it is certainly worth looking into. A similar app like Baby Tracker<\/strong><\/a> is a good concept, but the app itself misses the mark.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re trying to conceive, this can be an exciting, but sometimes stressful, time. Flo can help: it\u2019s the most-used period and ovulation tracker in the world. As well as allowing you to track when you\u2019ll next ovulate and start your period, this app features a fertility calendar and pregnancy assistant.<\/p>\n By tracking your cycle, Flo can boost your chances of getting pregnant and has plenty of advice, support, and tools to help you remain as healthy as possible once you\u2019re expecting.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free to use calculators, or choose a monthly subscription to access a full range of features\u2014the cost for this varies.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Download from the Google Play Store or the App Store.<\/p>\n Honorable Mentions: <\/strong>With every reason to track something while parenting in the digital age, it\u2019s no wonder tracking and logging apps are a dime a dozen. Baby Nursing \u2013 Breastfeeding Tracker <\/strong><\/a>is one of those apps worth mentioning. Keeping up with feeding times can be chaotic, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. Similar to Baby Nursing, Baby Feeding Log<\/strong><\/a> gives you the same control and convenience of tracking feeding times.\u00a0Taking the last spot in honorable mentions in teaching is Sprout<\/strong><\/a>. It allows you to keep track of the mother\u2019s health, body, and life during pregnancy.<\/p>\n Postnatal experts have designed this app to both rebuild strength and heal the body after giving birth. The 25-minute workouts can be done at home, and the plan comprises four stages, each of which lasts six weeks.<\/p>\n As well as the fitness plan itself, the app offers plenty of support in the form of the community of Fiit Mums and advice from a pelvic floor physiotherapist if you need it.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free for the first 14 days.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Download from the Google Play and App Store.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for the best parenting apps to help you track your baby\u2019s milestones and offer playtime guidance, Kinedu could be a perfect choice. The app offers more than 2,000 expert-designed playtime ideas to enjoy with your little one, toy recommendations, and daily live and on-demand classes.<\/p>\n There is also one-to-one advice coaching available, a range of parent groups and forums, and advice on school integration. Kinedu is currently used by more than eight million parents around the world.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>From $4.99 a month<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Download from the Google Play Store and the App Store.<\/p>\n By the time your children begin to study math on a higher level, that\u2019s when we parents begin to forget what we learned in school! However, helping your child with math has become easy with Photomath. Take a picture of the problem and see how it is broken down and solved. You aren\u2019t just given the solution, you are being shown how to arrive at it. Photomath is a family-friendly, useful app that uses complex software to make math easy.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Photomath is available for Android and iOS.<\/p>\n Honorable Mentions: <\/strong>Smores Up<\/strong><\/a> can help educate your family on responsibility and working as a team. Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame<\/strong><\/a> is a great educational app for toddlers and young children. Scholly<\/strong><\/a> is more suited for high schoolers who are looking to get into college and want to apply for scholarships.<\/p>\n When a member of your family isn\u2019t feeling well, it can be a terrifying experience. WebMD is the best app to use when you need to diagnose and treat common health issues and discover useful information about important health matters. Simply search for any symptom and WebMD can provide you with helpful information.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> WebMD is available online or as an app for both Android and iOS.<\/p>\n Honorable Mentions:<\/strong> apps like InfantRisk Health Center<\/strong><\/a> give you access to health call centers and on-call doctors and nurses. Glow<\/strong><\/a> is another app that is health-related; however, it focuses on a mother-to-be\u2019s health, where you can track ovulation and fertility.<\/p>\n We all know how monotonous dinner can be. It is so easy to get stuck in a routine where you are cooking the same thing every week. AllRecipes Dish Generator<\/span> helps keep things fresh and spontaneous while allowing you to work on your cooking skills. With thousands of recipes at your fingertips, your meals never have to be boring!<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> AllRecipes Dish Generator<\/span> is available for Android, iOS, Windows, and Kindle.<\/p>\n Weaning is an important and exciting milestone in your baby\u2019s development\u2014but it can be stressful, too! This handy parenting app takes the hassle out of weaning. It offers a range of recipes, including advice about your child\u2019s nutrition needs, so you need never be stuck for ideas for breakfasts, lunches, or dinners again!<\/p>\n There\u2019s some great information, too, on baby-led weaning and how to get started with this approach to babies\u2019 meal times.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Available from the App Store and Google Play.<\/p>\n Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n Parents need to socialize with other adults, or they run the risk of possible cabin fever! Peanut offers moms the ability to connect with other moms.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>\u00a0Free<\/p>\n Where to Download: <\/strong>Peanut is available to download on Android and iOS.<\/p>\n Honorable Mentions: <\/strong>The Wonder Weeks<\/strong><\/a> and Tiny Beans<\/strong><\/a> are lesser-known apps and feature different capabilities but allow sharing and networking.<\/p>\n Imagine a free app that allows you to track, plan, and budget your family\u2019s income. That is Mint. There are so many features that allow you to see and work out the smallest detail of your spending, helping you stay on track.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> Free, with in-app purchases<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Mint is available for Android and iOS.<\/p>\n Want to get your kids thinking about the basics of money management? Then this app could be the answer. Once installed on your child\u2019s phone, you can use it to set chores and have their allowance automatically credited to their account on a set day of the week! The app can also be used to set savings goals and make investments and donations.<\/p>\n Kids will love the fact that they\u2019ll also receive their very own Visa debit card, for use when spending their hard-earned money!<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> From $4 a month.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Available from the App Store or Google Play.<\/p>\n When it comes to parenting apps to help your kids learn how to manage money, GreenLight is a popular option. Use the app to connect your kids\u2019 allowance to chores, and there\u2019s the opportunity for your child to earn 1% cashback on spending with the Visa debit card they\u2019ll receive as part of the subscription.<\/p>\n The GreenLight Level Up feature comprises a range of fun games and challenges to help kids and teens learn how to manage money well.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> From $4.99 a month.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Available from the Apple or Google Play stores and the Amazon Store.<\/p>\n Make everyday life run more smoothly with this app, which allows you to manage every element of your smart home via a single dashboard, for ultimate convenience\u2014which is great for busy parents!<\/p>\n The app will detect virtually all smart devices deployed in your home, from thermostats to baby monitors. Use the intuitive dashboard to automate when your heating and lights come on, for example, so your home is always comfortable to return to.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> From $2.99 a month.<\/p>\n Where to Download:<\/strong> Mobile and web apps are available to download via the Homey website.<\/p>\nContents:<\/h2>\n
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What is a Parenting App?<\/h2>\n
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Findmykids<\/a>: Accurate GPS Tracker for Children<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nKids360<\/a>: All-in-One Parental Control App<\/h2>\n
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Net Nanny<\/a>: Monitoring Digital Habits App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nOurPact<\/a>: Parental Control and Family Locator App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nQustodio<\/a>: Parental Control and Wellbeing App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nFamilyTime<\/a>: Smartphone Monitoring App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPBS Parents Play and Learn<\/a>: Educational Games<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBaby Connect: Activity Log<\/a>: Baby Routine Scheduling App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nCozi Family Organizer<\/a>: Family Scheduling App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPeriod and OvulationTracker<\/a>: Help to Conceive App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nFiit Mum<\/a>: Postnatal Fitness Planning App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nKinedu<\/a>: Baby Development App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPhotomath<\/a>: Homework Help App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWebMD<\/a>: Medical Advice App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nAllRecipes Dish Generator<\/a>: Family Recipe App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBaby Led Kitchen<\/a>: Weaning Recipe Ideas<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPeanut<\/a>: Social App for Parents<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMint<\/a>: Family Finance App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBusyKid<\/a>: Teaching Kids to Manage Money App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nGreenLight<\/a>: Kids\u2019 Banking and Investment App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHomey<\/a>: Managing Your Smart Home App<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nOurHome<\/a>: Household Task Management App<\/h2>\n