The internet is a valuable tool for education and many kids need to spend a lot of time using their computers to complete projects for school. The problem is that there is also a dark side that parents should be mindful about. It is important that you keep an eye on your children’s online activities to make sure that they don’t access websites that contain material that is not appropriate for their age or that is potentially harmful. The problem is that as much as you would like to be next to your children while they are browsing the internet and make sure that they are safe at all times, this is not always possible. Thankfully, there is a way to monitor them and prevent any possible issues, even if you are not around.
With KidLogger, you can see what your children are doing when they are using their computer and even their smartphone. This parental control app is compatible with popular platforms like Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Once you install the app, you can start monitoring your kids online activities. This practical software lets you see for how long your children have been using their computer and what apps are they accessing. Of course, you can also see what websites are visited and who are they talking to. KidLogger lets you check Facebook and Skype, as well as texts and phone calls. You will also get access to the photos taken with the device and will be able to see what they type since all keystrokes are recorded.
Features
KidLogger is an easy to use program and it takes screenshots when your child is typing certain words or at specific intervals. The information collected by KidLogger can be accessed on the monitored device or you can receive them by emails. It is important to note that the app doesn’t work in stealth mode, which means that your kids will know that they are being monitored. While in some cases, particularly when it comes to teenagers, parents may prefer an invisible solution to make sure that they get accurate reports, if you prefer to be open with your kids and make them aware of the fact that you are keeping an eye on them for their own good, KidLogger can be the right app for you.
In any case, it is important to bear in mind that programs like KidLogger should only be installed on devices you own or over which you have administrate rights. In every case, it is advisable to check your local laws regarding monitoring software to make sure that you comply with them. Now, when it comes to KidLogger’s interface, it should be said that it is fairly simple, but it lets you manage your preferred settings without hassle. In the Options, you can select the information that you wish to monitor including Keystrokes, clipboard content (text only), URLs and chat conversations. You can set up a password to prevent unauthorized access to the program and ensure that the information monitored remains secure.
The application also gives you the possibility of recording the microphone voice and you can save this as an MP3 file. This comes handy when you need to monitor instant messaging apps that offer the possibility of sending voice messages or that support voice calls. Since many kids use Facebook, Skype, Kik, WhatsApp, Viber and other similar apps, it is good to see that KidLogger allows you to monitor them. KidLogger even captures screenshots of Skype video chats every 15 seconds. KidLogger also allows you to see information on the flash drives, external HDDs and other devices connected to the computer so you will know what files are copied. In addition, KidLogger lets you see what are the files that are open more frequently. The program also keeps track of the applications used, which lets you see which are the apps most used and if you need to intervene to uninstall them.
Pricing
There is a free plan that lets you monitor up to 5 devices and it keeps logs for up to 9 days. It provides a disk space of 9MB maximum. The free version works on Android, Mac, iOS and Android. If you want to be able to access reports through an online account and get additional disk space, you can upgrade to a paid plan. The first option is the standard plan, which costs $9 USD for 3 months, $17 for 6 months and $29 for a full year. This plan allows you to monitor up to 5 devices as well, but it keeps log history for 30 days and it gives you up to 100MB of disk space. Then we have the Professional plan that lets you monitor up to 10 devices and to keep log history for up to 60 days. It provides a disk space of 500MB. This plan costs $29 for 3 months, $49 for 6 months and one year costs $89. Keep in mind that the paid plans don’t offer support for iOS at the moment. You can pay using credit cards, PayPal or wire transfer.
Conclusion
KidLogger is a simple solution to keep an eye on your children and know what they do when they are connected to the internet. The fact that there is a free plan will attract many customers, although the disk capacity available is very limited. Although KidLogger is not as advanced as other monitoring programs in the market, if you prefer simplicity, it is a good option to try.
