Sony launches PlayStation Family app — mobile parental controls

Sony has officially released the PlayStation Family mobile app, a companion to on-console parental controls. The global rollout started on September 10, 2025. The app is available on iOS and Android. See Sony’s announcement for full details: PlayStation Blog — PlayStation Family app.

Key features

• Guided onboarding — Easy setup with age-based recommendations.
• Playtime limits — Set daily/weekly playtime restrictions.
• Activity reports — Daily and weekly summaries of playtime and activity.
• Real-time notifications — See what your child is playing now and receive alerts.
• Approve/deny requests — Grant extra playtime or access to restricted games from the app.
• Spending management — Set and monitor store spending and wallet top-ups.
• Privacy controls — Manage social and privacy settings for child accounts.

How this compares

Sony is later to launch a dedicated app than competitors — Microsoft’s Xbox Family Settings and Nintendo’s parental controls have been available for years — but the PlayStation Family app brings parity and some convenient mobile-only perks like instant approvals and notifications.

How to get it

Visit Sony’s announcement for direct links to the App Store and Google Play, or search for “PlayStation Family” in your device’s app store.

Questions for readers

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