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Mobicip: cost, fit and limits
Mobicip is a parental control service made by Mobicip, LLC that schedules screen time, blocks apps and websites, monitors social media and locates family members on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Kindle Fire devices.
What to know first
Mobicip offers a free BASIC plan for 2 managed devices and Premium tiers listed per month by device count: $2.99 for up to 5, $4.99 for up to 10 and $7.99 for up to 20. The pricing page does not state the billing period, and Premium features are free for 7 days. The homepage describes the product as AI-based without naming a specific function.
Mobicip at a glance
| Maker | Mobicip, LLC., DBA Mobicip.com, United States |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | $2.99 per month for Premium, up to 5 devices |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Parental Control Software in 2026, rank 5 of 10 |
| Website | mobicip.com |
Who Mobicip is best for
Large families on a budget
Premium for 20 devices costs $7.99 a month, which spreads the price across many children's phones, tablets and laptops in a large household.
Parents who want to start free
The BASIC plan manages 2 devices at no charge, so a family can use schedules on a phone and a tablet before upgrading.
Mixed-device homes
Apps are listed for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebooks and Kindle Fire, which includes tablets that many parental control apps skip.
Mobicip plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free BASIC | Free | Manages 2 devices with the basic rules a parent can set at no charge, a way to start with a phone and a tablet. |
| Premium, 5 devices | $2.99 per month | Manage up to 5 devices and lock them remotely; Premium features come free for 7 days. |
| Premium, 10 devices | $4.99 per month | Manage up to 10 devices with remote lock, scheduling, blocking and location features, the middle tier on the pricing page. |
| Premium, 20 devices | $7.99 per month | Manage up to 20 devices with remote lock, the largest tier listed on the pricing page and the lowest cost per device. |
Checked November 2026.
What Mobicip does
- Screen Time Scheduler
- Creates schedules that limit screen time and app use, so a parent can close games on school nights while keeping messages and maps available to the child.
- Social Media Monitor
- Monitors social media and alerts parents to potentially dangerous conversations, a feature several budget tools omit, though the pages do not say how conversations are judged.
- App Blocker
- Limits and blocks distracting apps, and blocks apps rated 17+ by default, which sets a floor before a parent changes any setting on a new child profile.
- Website Blocker
- Monitors and blocks adult websites by category on any browser, so a child cannot avoid the filter by switching browsers, and the categories can be adjusted by the parent.
- Family Locator
- Shows location with geo-boundaries and arrival notifications, while Activity Summary lists time spent in apps and online and when settings were changed on the device.
How Mobicip handles your data
The privacy policy states compliance with COPPA. The pages read do not state whether customer data trains AI models, how long it is retained, where it is hosted or which security certifications apply, so the vendor's policy was not checked for those points. Billing handling is described instead: online subscriptions take Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit cards, with no debit or prepaid cards, and in-app subscriptions use the app store's payment method. The card is not charged during the 7-day trial of Premium features.
Where Mobicip falls short in practice
- Billing period not stated. The pricing page lists $2.99, $4.99 and $7.99 per month by device count but does not state the billing period, so check the checkout screen before paying.
- AI described only as a tagline. The homepage calls the product AI-based, yet the feature pages describe rules, schedules and alerts, so a buyer cannot tell which part, if any, uses a model.
- Credit card only online. Online subscriptions need a credit card from one of four networks, while debit and prepaid cards are excluded, which can be an obstacle for some parents.
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Mobicip: common questions
Is Mobicip free?
Mobicip has a free BASIC plan that manages 2 devices. Premium adds tiers for 5, 10 and 20 devices at $2.99, $4.99 and $7.99 a month. Premium features are free for 7 days, and the card is not charged during that trial.
How many devices can Mobicip manage?
The free plan manages 2 devices. Premium tiers manage up to 5, 10 or 20 devices, and a parent can lock devices remotely. The largest tier at $7.99 a month suits a household with many children's phones, tablets and laptops.
Which platforms does Mobicip support?
The site lists iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebooks and Kindle Fire. Feature depth can differ by platform, so a parent should check the app on each device type during the 7-day trial before relying on blocking, scheduling or location alone.
Does Mobicip use AI?
The homepage describes it as AI-based parental control, but the feature pages read describe a scheduler, social media monitor, app blocker, website blocker, locator and activity summary without naming a specific AI function. The claim could not be tied to a feature.
What payment methods does Mobicip accept?
Online subscriptions need a Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit card, and debit or prepaid cards are not accepted. In-app subscriptions use the payment method of the app store. The card is not charged during the 7-day Premium trial.