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WebWatcher Parental Control Apps Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 3.4 / 5 (Very good)
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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.

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
Headquarters
1391 Post Road East, Westport, CT, 06880

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144 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Beau D
6/24/2021
Terrible customer support. My 14 year old son downloaded this program and paid for it with my CC. I immediately emailed to cancel without using it once. They said please see our "refund policy". Think my son stopped to read that first??? Nope. Terrible policy! Avoid.


Monica E
6/4/2021
I purchased this program and they did not send a welcome letter or any directions on how to download the software. Since I only had my child's phone for a few days I downloaded another software program. However this company refuses to send me a refund stating that they can help me download the software now. Very poor business dealings.


baldwinramona61
5/16/2021
I have been using this company for about 6 months with absolutely NO issues. Places app on child's phone and was able to access remotely from my android DIDN'T need a PC. Now all the sudden there website has been down for 4 days under"technical" issues. No response with any emails I send or no answer when I call...was 5 stars now 1


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Bonnie D
5/4/2021
Customer service is terrible. We have not had a good experience. Do not recommend.


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TheDestroyerofWorlds
4/19/2021
Here is UNDENEIABLE proof that this company is fake. First I opened CMD, and pinged webwatcher.com Anyone can do this. Just search CMD on your computer and type ping webwatcher.com You'll see their IP and this will not hurt your computer at all. The IP I got is 52.39.37.58 So I tracked the IP and the results are here https://whatismyipaddress.com/ip/52.39.37.58 As you can see, their internet service provider is Amazon, Amazon is NOT an internet service provider. Also, you can see that the company is located IN THE MIDDLE OF A RIVER. HAHAHAHA Their 100% a scam. Do NOT waste your money.


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Michelle A
3/15/2021
THIS IS A SCAM!!! THIS IS AN OFFSHORE PRODUCT!!! I purchased this product and do to the general overviews I was not really sure how the product worked Their website is definitely misleading in their advertising. Beware because this product requires a PC to be actually on and online with the application available and running in the same location and on the same wireless network as the phone that is being monitored in order for it to get updates that then get published to a website for review. I contacted them for a refund as stated in the marketing but they would not budge even though their products is not as described. Don't waste your time with this product or the company.


sanderzadam
3/12/2021
They are burglars, they say in their adds risk free trial but it's not. No way they don't refund your payment even after your initial purchase.


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dbell75103
2/15/2021
I purchased this product and was not aware of how the product actually worked because there were no specifications to be found - just general overviews. The marketing and sale of this product is misleading in their advertising. Beware because this product requires a PC to be actually on and online with the application available and running in the same location and on the same wireless network as the phone that is being monitored in order for it to get updates that then get published to a website for review. After the initial setup using a free version of a iPhone to PC product called IAmazing which tethers to the device using a USB the original upload is done (not a WebWatcher product).... Read More


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Tony
2/3/2021
STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY, Fair warning. i've made several complaints, tried the app from less than 1 hour and they wouldn't issue a credit.


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K
1/19/2021
I was signing up to try their free trial period. You have to put in your credit/debit card information and select a plan before they will give you the free trial. Of course, in the lengthy terms and conditions they list, it says they will NOT return your money unless there is an issue with their side! I thought I would be paying the $10 fee but they automatically sign you up for their yearly fee if you are not careful. I tried to get a refund they are REFUSING to do so, because it is not an issue on their side. They also tell you if you stop payment they will turn you in to a COLLECTION AGENCY!!



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