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WebWatcher Parental Control Apps Review


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Founded in 2002, WebWatcher is a parental monitoring app created by Awareness Technologies. WebWatcher technology allows parents to remotely monitor their children's computer and mobile device activity in real time, protecting them against online and offline dangers. WebWatcher is compatible with all 5 key operating systems: Android, iOS, PC, Mac & Chromebook.
 
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How is WebWatcher rated?

Breakdown

0.0/5
Transparency
0.0/5
Multiple OS Monitoring
0.0/5
Unique Features
0.0/5
Ease of Installation/Use

Overall Rating: 3.4 / 5 (Very good)

WebWatcher is an excellent parental monitoring app, allowing parents to monitor a device discretely from a secure online account. It is compatible with all 5 key operating systems (Android, iOS, PC, Mac & Chromebook). WebWatcher's stand-out feature is its Alert Log tool. This feature scans all recorded data and uses proprietary filters to identify and highlight items deemed to be risky behavior. Parents receive real-time alerts of all identified risky behavior, which means they can focus their attention on only important items. All recorded data is available for review at any time, but it is up to the parent to decide how much they want to see. The company also offers 24/7 customer service via phone, e-mail and live chat, to ensure the best experience for their customers.

WebWatcher Features & Services

Features & Services - 4.8 / 5

WebWatcher records text and private messaging content, social media, web browser history and searches, photos, GPS locations visited and more. For Android, PC, Mac, and Chromebook, parents will be able to view data in real time. For iPhone, it sends information once a day to the parent's user interface. WebWatcher provides monitoring for multiple social media apps, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Kik, Viber, and, unlike competitor apps, dating website Tinder. The app uses algorithms that automatically scan children's digital activity for risky terms that can lead to problematic issues. This enhanced feature allows parents to focus on only relevant items and is especially useful for parents who do not have time to review all data or wish to respect privacy boundaries.
Customizable Filtering
No

Monitoring Method

  • Parent
Monitoring Features
Instant Messaging
Screenshots
Social Media
Calls
SMS
Email
Website Browser
Apps
Alert Word Screenshots/Highlights

Social Networks Monitored

  • Viber
  • Tinder
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Snapchat
  • WhatsApp
  • Kik
Locator Services
GPS-Enabled
Tracking
Notifications/Alerts
App
Email

WebWatcher Pricing & Subscription Model

Pricing & Subscription Model - 4.5 / 5

WebWatcher costs $10.83 per month for a 12-month subscription (PC, Mac, iPhone, and Android). WebWatcher also offers Chromebook monitoring for the price of $39.95/year. There are also quarterly and monthly subscriptions available at higher monthly rates. The full amount of the subscriptions must be paid up front. Each license only covers only one device and there are no discounts for buying additional licenses to cover more devices. WebWatcher does offer a risk-free trial, which guarantees functionality as advertised.

Plan 1/Price

39.95 (1 month)

Plan 2/Price

$59.95 (3 months)

Plan 3/Price

$129.95 (12 months)
Free Trial
Yes
Number of Devices
One per subscription
Number of Accounts
One per subscription
Auto-Renew
Yes

Subscription Model

The company offers monthly, 3-month and yearly contracts. Contracts are paid upfront and are auto-renewed unless customers cancel beforehand. There is a risk-free trial for users to test out the application and once they confirm that WebWatcher is functioning correctly, all the data becomes available to them.

WebWatcher Customer Experience

Customer Experience - 4.5 / 5

WebWatcher was the winner of the 2019 National Parenting Product Awards. The application has received over 1,100 reviews on the Google Play Store and has a rating of 4.8 stars. The company is currently not accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has an average rating on Trustpilot, but that is not unusual for companies in this industry.
Year Founded
2002
BBB Rating
NR
Trustpilot Rating
6.0 out of 10
Date Collected
2019-05-02
Platforms and Devices
Chromebook
Mobile
iOS
Android
Windows
Mac
Contact Method
Email
Phone
Live Chat
Customer Service Hours
WebWatcher offers year-round 24/7 support.

Company Profile

Full Name
WebWatcher Parental Control Apps
Company Website
https://www.webwatcher.com
Headquarters
1391 Post Road East, Westport, CT, 06880

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144 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Andres
10/13/2020
Your tech remotely installed this for me. He's very patient and knowledgeable. Installation is actually easy, I just overcomplicated it.

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Parker, J
10/13/2020
Installed this to keep my child from accessing inappropriate content and it's working really well. Had a couple tough conversations at first but now things are much better. Delighted with this app.

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Whisper
10/12/2020
Worked for about a year and a half then the target device started getting pop-up notifications. "Unfortunately wwchildapp has stopped" and my personal favorite "wwchildapp will start capturing everything that's displayed on your screen." This is NOT discrete as the company promised. Stay far, far away.

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Elizabeth H
10/12/2020
This service and company are not legit. This is a scam and fraud! Do NOT sign up! They will NOT refund your money. They not disclose that what you are installing is a TROJAN virus!! I am still dealing with the nightmare of signing up for the free trial. They also do not tell you that if you have an iPhone 8 or above, it is not compatible AND the two-factor authentication CAN NOT be turned off! DO NOT USE THEM!

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Darren, J
10/9/2020
Webwatcher shows me everything we need, detailed content of text messages and incognito browsing are really helpful!

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Jantek
10/6/2020
This is on my teen's Android. Realtime reports, and user-friendly interface make this a win for me.

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Gwendolyn
10/1/2020
I am not techy, but I am surprised how user friendly Webwatcher is. Like the location history plotted on the map.

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George, A
9/28/2020
My family has been better off with webwatcher. Customer service was very helpful.

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Adan
9/22/2020
We monitor both our teen's phones and computer in one place. Great solution.

Joe T
9/21/2020
WebWatcher was unable to provide me a single thing. My childs chromebook has admistrator priviledges that I can't get into to activate service. I cancelled service but they refused to refund my Paypal and told me to kick rocks. They never provided me anything for my money and lied to Paypal that I didn't communicate what had happened with them because their online chat conveniently doesn't generate an email thread. Very shady company and practices going on to pocket $60 you didn't earn, but you certainly earned this review. Enjoy.

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