The parental control app that just works. Block any app by name, get instant alerts when new apps are installed, and keep your child safe — all for $0.99/month.
Browse every installed app on your child's device. Tap to block. When they try to open it, they see a lock screen instead.
Get a push notification the moment any new app is installed. Review it and block with one tap from the Alerts tab.
Your settings are protected with AES-256 encrypted PIN or password. Your child can't access or modify AppFence.
Automatically block any newly installed game without lifting a finger. Uses Play Store category detection.
Hide AppFence from the app drawer so your child doesn't know it's installed. Access it through Settings → Apps.
Adds a Device Admin lock with a warning step before AppFence can be removed. If someone deactivates it, you get a persistent notification immediately.
Download from Google Play Store. Install on your child's Android device.
Create a 4-6 digit PIN or password. Only you can access AppFence settings.
AppFence guides you through 3 quick permissions. Tap, toggle, done.
Browse installed apps, tap to block. AppFence monitors 24/7 in the background.
With Stealth Mode (Pro), AppFence's icon is hidden from the app drawer. Your child won't see it in their apps list. You can still access it through Settings → Apps on the device.
With Uninstall Detection (Pro), AppFence uses Android's Device Admin to add a warning step before removal. If someone deactivates it, you receive a persistent notification immediately. While Android doesn't allow apps to fully block their own uninstallation, AppFence ensures you always know when someone tries.
AppFence checks the foreground app every 800 milliseconds. When a blocked app is detected, the block screen appears within about 1 second. The child sees a "This app has been restricted" message with a "Go Home" button.
You receive an instant push notification with the app name and package. The install is logged in the Alerts tab where you can review it and block it with one tap. If Auto-block Games is enabled, games are blocked automatically.
After 3 failed PIN attempts, a "Forgot PIN? Reset AppFence" option appears. This erases all AppFence data and restarts the setup process. Your blocklist and settings will be cleared, but no other data on the device is affected.
AppFence runs as a lightweight foreground service. It checks the running app every 800ms, which uses minimal battery — typically less than 2% per day. The service is optimized to avoid unnecessary wake locks.
Download AppFence free. Upgrade to Pro when you need more.