Boomerang Parental Control
FreeOffers In-App Purchases
4.37for iPhone, iPad and more
4.9
90 Ratings
National Education Technologies Inc.
Developer
15.9 MB
Size
Feb 18, 2024
Update Date
Lifestyle
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About Boomerang Parental Control
Boomerang Parental Control brings screen time features to build positive behaviours for your kids’ digital wellness and time spent on their non-iOS mobile devices.
Boomerang Parental Control dot not provide any controls of child iOS device. Our iOS app here is for complete mobile device control for kids’ non-iOS devices (those the start with "A") from your parent iPhone or iPad.
ABOUT PARENT MODE on iOS
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Control your child’s non-iOS devices (you know, the ones that start with “A”)
▶ Control device allocated screen time and scheduled screen time - customize time on a daily basis
▶ Set daily time allowance on individual apps - example: limit social apps to 15 minutes per day
▶ App controls: allow, block and encourage the use of good apps beyond screen time limits for good screen time
▶ Approve new installed apps (block is default behaviour) - get notified and review newly installed apps before your child can use them
▶ Call logs and Texting logs: review your kids call logs and text logs. Optionally, collect all text content
▶ Call safety: allow phone calls only from your kid’s local contacts, block specific numbers and always allow important numbers
▶ Text message safety: Get notified when inappropriate words are received or sent on your child’s non-iOS device
▶ Review YouTube app viewing history and searches - Kids want the real YouTube so a very popular and important feature for parents
Boomerang Parental Control helps parents start conversations with their kids about their device usage, good apps, bad apps, web browsing, video viewing and more. Boomerang Parental Control takes the battle out of screen time!
NOTES AND TIPS
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● All commands and location updates require an internet connection (Cellular and/or Wi-Fi).
RESOURCES
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◆ Follow our Blog: https://useboomerang.com/blog
◆ Support: https://community.useboomerang.com/hc
Boomerang Parental Control dot not provide any controls of child iOS device. Our iOS app here is for complete mobile device control for kids’ non-iOS devices (those the start with "A") from your parent iPhone or iPad.
ABOUT PARENT MODE on iOS
------------------------------
Control your child’s non-iOS devices (you know, the ones that start with “A”)
▶ Control device allocated screen time and scheduled screen time - customize time on a daily basis
▶ Set daily time allowance on individual apps - example: limit social apps to 15 minutes per day
▶ App controls: allow, block and encourage the use of good apps beyond screen time limits for good screen time
▶ Approve new installed apps (block is default behaviour) - get notified and review newly installed apps before your child can use them
▶ Call logs and Texting logs: review your kids call logs and text logs. Optionally, collect all text content
▶ Call safety: allow phone calls only from your kid’s local contacts, block specific numbers and always allow important numbers
▶ Text message safety: Get notified when inappropriate words are received or sent on your child’s non-iOS device
▶ Review YouTube app viewing history and searches - Kids want the real YouTube so a very popular and important feature for parents
Boomerang Parental Control helps parents start conversations with their kids about their device usage, good apps, bad apps, web browsing, video viewing and more. Boomerang Parental Control takes the battle out of screen time!
NOTES AND TIPS
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● All commands and location updates require an internet connection (Cellular and/or Wi-Fi).
RESOURCES
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◆ Follow our Blog: https://useboomerang.com/blog
◆ Support: https://community.useboomerang.com/hc
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What's New in the Latest Version 4.37
Last updated on Feb 18, 2024
Old Versions
A few optimizations to our Parent Mode commands.
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Version History
4.37
Feb 18, 2024
A few optimizations to our Parent Mode commands.
4.35
Apr 9, 2023
Bug fixes and further clarification on supporting only non-iOS child devices.
4.34
Feb 7, 2023
Improved support for larger iPhones (truncated text in our Usage reports).
4.33
Feb 3, 2023
A few bug fixes.
4.32
Mar 21, 2022
Fixed an SSL bug with iOS 15.4.
4.31
Feb 16, 2022
Fixed a bug with our Family Messenger.
4.29
Jan 18, 2022
Big fixes and a few visual optimizations for iOS 15 in Parent Mode.
4.28
Dec 23, 2021
Bug fixes.
4.26
Sep 1, 2021
Added stricter password requirements for new Boomerang groups (existing groups can continue to use their current password)
Added option for Parent Mode to delete their Boomerang group
A few under the hood improvements
Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe!
Added option for Parent Mode to delete their Boomerang group
A few under the hood improvements
Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe!
4.24
Dec 21, 2020
iOS 14 update and a few minor bugs fixes.
4.21
Jun 30, 2020
A few more Parent Mode bug fixes - fixed an issue with the toggles on the Advanced Device Settings for Parents controlling non-iOS child devices from their iPhones/iPads.
4.20
Jun 23, 2020
Bug fixes in our purchasing options in Parent Mode.
4.19
May 8, 2020
Bug fixes:
1. Parent Mode bottom sheet shortcuts in Web Browsing reports now work
2. Family Messenger navigation - allows one on one chats again.
1. Parent Mode bottom sheet shortcuts in Web Browsing reports now work
2. Family Messenger navigation - allows one on one chats again.
4.18
Feb 27, 2020
Updates to Parent Mode :
App Usage report improvements - show total time
iOS 13 notes regarding changes Apple made to not allow us block Safari and the App Store. This is now only supported on iOS 12 and earlier.
App Usage report improvements - show total time
iOS 13 notes regarding changes Apple made to not allow us block Safari and the App Store. This is now only supported on iOS 12 and earlier.
4.17
Dec 13, 2019
iOS13 bug fixes: notifications should work again. If they do not after updating, please delete and install fresh.
4.16
Nov 13, 2019
Screen Time schedules and App Controls are back.
Fixed a purchasing bug in Parent Mode
A few other improvements to Parent mode.
Fixed a purchasing bug in Parent Mode
A few other improvements to Parent mode.
4.15
Nov 5, 2019
Screen Time schedules and App Controls are back.
We have made a few other minor changes to Parent mode.
We have made a few other minor changes to Parent mode.
4.14
Oct 25, 2019
Screen Time schedules and App Controls are back.
We have made a few other minor changes to Parent mode.
We have made a few other minor changes to Parent mode.
4.10
Apr 9, 2019
Added clarification on lack of screen time features in our onboarding wizard
Fixed a purchasing bug
Fixed a purchasing bug
4.9
Mar 4, 2019
Removed additional mentions of "screen time" features for iOS devices which is no longer possible. Contact us for more information.
Our Parent Mode stills works great to control and manage your kids' non-iOS devices.
Our Parent Mode stills works great to control and manage your kids' non-iOS devices.
4.8
Jan 2, 2019
1. Customize your child's SPIN Safe Browser from Parent Mode - allows parents to change content categories to filter, add custom domains to block for your child's device using SPIN Safe Browser.
2. Block domains from our SPIN Browser history - hold tap + block.
2. Block domains from our SPIN Browser history - hold tap + block.
4.7
Dec 4, 2018
Parent Mode Improvements:
1. Reports have new ranges - Today and Yesterday
2. Added Delete and Rename options on device cards
*Important note regarding our Child Mode*
We are no longer allowed to offer the installation of the Device Profile as per changes in Apple's guidelines. This means features such as screen time and app controls are no longer possible. Our recommendation is to use iOS12's new screen time feature as an alternative.
1. Reports have new ranges - Today and Yesterday
2. Added Delete and Rename options on device cards
*Important note regarding our Child Mode*
We are no longer allowed to offer the installation of the Device Profile as per changes in Apple's guidelines. This means features such as screen time and app controls are no longer possible. Our recommendation is to use iOS12's new screen time feature as an alternative.
4.6
Oct 24, 2018
This is a big release with many changes. Please read below before updating.
-The Boomerang Team
Parent Mode Improvements:
1. Better handling of Scheduled Screen Time overlapping times and other reported odd scenarios for non-iOS devices
2. Added All-Day option for Scheduled Screen Time for non-iOS devices
3. Fixed Unlimited Time device status - was inaccurate in some scenarios
4. Fixed issue with Manage Apps where adding apps to Encourage or Always Allowed didn't always work (this feature is only available for non-iOS devices)
5. **NEW** Daily App Timer for non-iOS devices. Limit any app for specific times independently of the device screen time.
6. Improved support - integrated Knowledge Base inside app Settings. Search and solve common scenarios
7. Fixed a FaceID bug on iPhoneX in Parent Mode's passcode feature
CHILD MODE UPDATE:
Removed Device Profile from Child Mode as per changes in guidelines - please email us for feedback/help contact@useboomerang.com.
-The Boomerang Team
Parent Mode Improvements:
1. Better handling of Scheduled Screen Time overlapping times and other reported odd scenarios for non-iOS devices
2. Added All-Day option for Scheduled Screen Time for non-iOS devices
3. Fixed Unlimited Time device status - was inaccurate in some scenarios
4. Fixed issue with Manage Apps where adding apps to Encourage or Always Allowed didn't always work (this feature is only available for non-iOS devices)
5. **NEW** Daily App Timer for non-iOS devices. Limit any app for specific times independently of the device screen time.
6. Improved support - integrated Knowledge Base inside app Settings. Search and solve common scenarios
7. Fixed a FaceID bug on iPhoneX in Parent Mode's passcode feature
CHILD MODE UPDATE:
Removed Device Profile from Child Mode as per changes in guidelines - please email us for feedback/help contact@useboomerang.com.
4.1
Jul 4, 2018
New: Group commands - you can now Extend or Time-Out all family devices from the main Device list in Parent Mode
New: Family Messenger - we brought back the main device list for our Family Messenger list
Bug fix: Extend and Time-Out commands no longer go to Unlimited
New: Family Messenger - we brought back the main device list for our Family Messenger list
Bug fix: Extend and Time-Out commands no longer go to Unlimited
4.0
Jun 12, 2018
Introducing our fully functional 14 day trial for child devices (Parent Mode is still free!)
Parent Mode:
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> Allows parents to purchase new licenses and renew their child’s iOS and “other” mobile devices
> Manage Apps feature introduces Encouraged and Always Allowed modes for installed apps on non-iOS mobile devices
Parent Mode:
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> Allows parents to purchase new licenses and renew their child’s iOS and “other” mobile devices
> Manage Apps feature introduces Encouraged and Always Allowed modes for installed apps on non-iOS mobile devices
Boomerang Parental Control FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Boomerang Parental Control in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Boomerang Parental Control.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
Boomerang Parental Control supports English
Boomerang Parental Control contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
1 Device Annual License
$13.99
1 Family Pack License
$29.99
Family Pack Upgrade License
$13.99
1 Annual Device Renewal
$13.99
1 Family Pack Renewal
$29.99
