Hardware vs. Software Parental Controls
A dedicated gateway or apps on each device? The trade-off is coverage and robustness versus portability.
Hardware (a dedicated gateway)
A box that sits between your internet and your family.
- Whole-home coverage — every device that connects
- Works on devices that can't run software (TVs, consoles)
- One central policy, centrally updated
- Nothing for a child to uninstall or reset
Software (apps & OS tools)
Controls installed and configured on each device.
- Works away from home, on cellular
- Granular per-app control
- Often free, built into iOS and Android
- Per-device setup and maintenance forever
- Coverage ends where installs end
Where Guardian-CORR fits
Software scales with effort; hardware scales with the number of devices in your home. Guardian-CORR's gateway covers everything at home with zero per-device setup, and pairs cleanly with built-in OS tools for devices that leave the house.
Protect your whole home in minutes
Plug in the gateway, create a profile, and every screen in the house is protected.