KidLogger
Parental control and device monitoring software for families
About KidLogger
KidLogger is a parental monitoring application that tracks children's device activity across Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux. It records application usage, website visits, keystrokes, screenshots, messages, calls, and GPS location. Parents receive daily email reports and can view activity through a web dashboard. The platform offers both free and paid tiers, with the Professional plan adding messenger monitoring (WhatsApp, Facebook, Viber, Skype), call recording, invisible mode, and application blocking.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous free tier supporting up to 5 devices
- Cross-platform including Linux support
- Very affordable at $89/year for 10 devices
- Comprehensive monitoring features
- Invisible mode for discreet monitoring
Cons
- Interface feels outdated compared to Bark or Qustodio
- Keystroke logging raises privacy concerns
- iOS support is limited
- No content filtering or AI-based threat detection
Key Features
Application Monitoring
Track which apps children use, for how long, and when across all platforms
Web History Tracking
Monitor website visits across Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Safari
Keystroke Logging
Record physical and on-screen keyboard input for content awareness
Screenshot Capture
Automatic screenshots on Windows and Mac to see exactly what children see
Messenger Monitoring
Track WhatsApp, Facebook, Viber, Skype, and Kik conversations
GPS Location Tracking
Real-time GPS and Wi-Fi based location tracking on mobile devices
App & Website Blocking
Block specific applications and websites with scheduling support
Daily Email Reports
Receive automated daily activity summaries directly to your email
Pricing
- 5 devices
- 18-day log retention
- Web and app monitoring
- SMS and call logs
- Screenshots
- Basic reporting
- 5 devices
- 60-day retention
- Analytics dashboard
- Daily email reports
- Log backup downloads
- Priority support
- 10 devices
- 90-day retention
- Messenger monitoring
- Call recording
- Invisible mode
- App and website blocking
- Keystroke logging