ESET Parental Control

Internet safety for kids. Child Locator, Instant Block, time limit, safe search

ESET · com.eset.parental

3.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 1M+ downloads v5.3.6.0 17.4 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.3.6.0 (23503006)
Updated: Oct 12, 2024 (1 year ago)
APK size: 17.4 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Parenting (app)
Listed since: Feb 11, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 31 (10 sensitive)
Website: eset.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

ESET Parental Control is an app by ESET in the Parenting category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.1.14.0, the APK grew from 15.7 MB to 17.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 6.0. It asks for 31 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 3.1.14.0, it adds 5 new permissions (“Activity recognition”, “Approximate location”, “See all installed apps” and 2 more) and drops 6 (“Find accounts on the device”, “Get tasks”, “Manage accounts” and 3 more). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v5.3.6.0

- Bug fixes and optimization

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

We know how hard it is to set boundaries for your kids on the internet. Our goal is to give you the confidence that they are protected while using smartphones and tablets. 1. Given the opportunity, most kids would be glued to their phones at every waking hour. With App Guard , you can set up the daily limit for gaming and limit playtime at night or during school hours. It automatically controls apps and games and allows kids to use only the age-appropriate ones. 2. When kids are online, they can come across web pages with fake news or violent or adult content. Web Guard ensures your kids’ internet safety by keeping them away from inappropriate pages. 3. If your child didn’t come from school yet and doesn’t pick up the phone, Child Locator locates your child’s phone’s current location. Additionally, Geofencing allows you to get the notification if your child enters or steps out of the default area on the map. 4. Do you worry about your child’s phone’s battery dying and not being able to contact them? Set up Battery Protector that will limit playing games if the battery level drops below the default level. 5. Does your child have a crucial task to finish, and you are afraid they will play on their phone instead? Use Instant Block for a temporary ban on games and entertainment. If your child has some free time, you can also temporarily suspend the time limit rule through Vacation Mode . 6. Are the rules too strict? Has a newly installed app been blocked? Children can ask for an exception , and parents can instantly approve or deny requests. 7. Do you want to change the rules settings? Sign in to my.eset.com on a PC or mobile phone and change them remotely. If you, as a parent, also use an android smartphone, install our app on your phone in parent mode, and you will receive instant notifications. 8. Can’t reach your kid via phone? Check the Devices section to see if they have turned off the sound or are offline. 9. Do you have kids who have more smartphones or tablets? One license can cover multiple devices, so your whole family is protected. 10. Do you want to know your kid’s interests and how long they have spent using their phone? Reports will give you the detailed information. 11. Language barrier? Don’t worry, our app communicates with kids in 30 languages. PERMISSIONS This app uses the Device Administrator permission. We can ensure that: - Your children cannot uninstall ESET Parental Control without your knowledge. This app uses Accessibility services. ESET will be able to: - Anonymously protect your children against inappropriate online content. - Measure the amount of time your children spend playing games or using apps. Find more information about permissions requested by ESET Parental Control here: https://support.eset.com/kb5555 WHY IS THE APP RATING LOW? Please note that children can rate our app too, and not all of them are happy that it can filter content that might be intriguing for them but is wholly inappropriate. HOW TO CONTACT US If you are experiencing any issues with our app, have an idea for how it could be improved, or want to compliment us, contact us at [email protected].

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v3.1.14.0. Since v5.3.6.0 it requires Android 6.0+.

v5.3.6.0 LATEST Oct 12, 2024 17.4 MB TRUSTED v3.1.14.0 Jul 13, 2021 15.7 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “ESET, spol. s r.o.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 12, 2024
Signed byCN="ESET, spol. s r.o.", OU=Mobile application development, O="ESET, spol. s r.o.", L=Bratislava, ST=Slovakia, C=SK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)65:CD:9A:EB:71:E2:A5:6E:89:84:5F:28:C6:38:45:AC:72:1D:56:D6
File MD51910425d4dca3791a07491e7c5ab4d57
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (31)

ESET Parental Control requests 31 permissions, 10 of them sensitive.

Activity recognition Sensitive android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Eset sms tool (custom) com.eset.permission.SMS_TOOL
Foreground service system exempted android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.eset.parental.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Physical activity recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use component (custom) com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

ESET Parental Control APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of ESET Parental Control for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 3.1.14.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.1.14.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is ESET Parental Control free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the ESET Parental Control APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 1910425d4dca3791a07491e7c5ab4d57.