ContiggaFrequently asked questions
In short: Contigga is transparent parental monitoring for Android. It costs from $9.99/month, requires a subscription (no free tier), always shows the child that monitoring is on, and never uploads full conversations — only usage data, locations, and short keyword snippets parents actually need.
The basics
What is Contigga?
Contigga is a transparent, consent-based parental control platform. Parents manage app blocking, screen time limits, GPS location with geofencing, web filtering, and keyword alerts for their children's Android devices from a web dashboard. The child's device always shows that monitoring is active.
How does a parental control app work without spying?
The child app runs openly: a visible icon, a permanent notification, and a screen the child can open that lists exactly what is monitored. The server receives usage totals, locations, blocked-site attempts, and short keyword snippets — never full conversations, photos, or passwords. Openness is what separates parental controls from stalkerware.
Can my child tell the app is installed?
Yes, always. Hiding the app is not possible and never will be. This is both our ethical position and a Google Play policy requirement for family monitoring apps.
What's the difference between this and stalkerware?
Stalkerware conceals itself, captures full message content, and is routinely abused against partners. Contigga refuses all three: it is visible on the device, captures snippets around matched keywords only, and pairing requires physical access plus a code generated inside the parent account it will be linked to.
How much does parental control monitoring cost?
The Family plan is $9.99 per month for up to 3 devices. The Family Plus plan is $14.99 per month for up to 5 devices, geofencing, and longer history. Annual billing saves about 30%.
Is there a free trial or free plan?
No. Monitoring cannot activate without an active paid subscription. A free tier would push us toward monetizing family data; the subscription keeps the incentives clean.
Which devices are supported?
Child devices: Android (the child app arrives in Phase 2 of our rollout; pairing codes are generated from the dashboard today). Parent side: any modern web browser on phone, tablet, or computer.
How do keyword alerts work?
Each child has a keyword list (a starter pack covering self-harm, bullying, drugs, sexual content, and violence, plus your custom terms). Matching happens on the device. When a term is typed or received, the dashboard gets an alert with the term's category, severity, and a snippet of up to 200 characters — full conversations are never uploaded.
Does the location tracking run constantly?
The device reports its location periodically and when geofence transitions happen. History is retained 30 days on Family and 90 days on Family Plus, then deleted.
How do I stop monitoring?
Unpair the device from your dashboard (immediate), or cancel your subscription in the billing portal — monitoring stops when the paid period ends. Uninstalling the child app also stops data collection and is visible to the parent as the device going offline.
People also ask
Can parental control apps see deleted messages?
No. Contigga never receives message content at all — only short snippets around matched keywords at the moment they appear.
Should I tell my kid I put a parental control app on their phone?
Yes, and with Contigga you effectively must: the app is visible and announces itself. Research and family therapists consistently favor disclosed monitoring paired with conversation over covert surveillance.
At what age should you stop monitoring your child's phone?
Most families taper between 15 and 17, loosening rules as trust grows. Contigga supports that: you can disable categories one by one instead of all-or-nothing.
Do parental control apps drain the battery?
A well-built agent uses low single-digit percent per day. The child app batches its reports (roughly every 15 minutes) instead of streaming constantly.
Reviewed by the Contigga child-safety team. We aim for plain language over legalese; the binding versions live in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Something unanswered? support@contigga.com