On Android the Smart Family app really is a one-stop toolkit:
• App approvals & real-time blocking (you can whitelist/blacklist individual apps)
• Daily time-limits and automated “bedtime” schedules that lock the device
• Web filtering by category and custom URL restrictions
• Geofencing alerts plus real-time location tracking
• Call and SMS logs, plus keyword alerts when certain words appear in texts
On iOS you’ll hit Apple’s sandbox walls—third-party apps can’t read iMessages or SMS. Instead I’d lean on Apple’s baked-in Screen Time + Family Sharing:
• Ask to Buy for all app downloads and in-app purchases
• Downtime and App Limits schedules that work identically to Smart Family’s bedtime feature
• Content & Privacy Restrictions for websites, apps and in-app settings
• Weekly activity reports so you can see how much time they’re spending in each app
Android’s got the edge on SMS/call monitoring, but it can be flaky and raise privacy flags. If you’re on iPhone, using Screen Time gives you rock-solid reliability, top-notch privacy, and zero surprises on updates.