Aura Parental Controls review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Aura Parental Controls is a fair pick for households that want screen limits and credit monitoring on one bill, and it adds identity insurance of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 to the family plan. The yearly route is the expensive part, so weigh both prices before you commit.
Key facts
- Best for
- One subscription for family screen limits plus adult identity protection.
- Yearly price
- $120 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Screen-time, Web-filter (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Aura Sub, LLC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2017 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Budget
- Official website
- aura.com
Identity protection
- Monthly price
- $12 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Credit bureaus monitored
- 3 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Insurance amount
- $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Family plan price
- $32 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 14 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Aura Sub, LLC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2017 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Budget
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free trial of 14 days lets you set the rules before any payment.
- Coverage spans iOS, Android and Windows, so phones and desktops share one subscription.
- Adults get identity cover in the same plan, with 3 credit bureaus watched and insurance of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.
- The Aura family plan is $32 a month, so a whole household shares one bill.
Cons
- Cost sits high on this list: the Aura plan ranks 30 of 32 brands on yearly price.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, so urgent questions can mean waiting for a reply.
- Coverage stops at iOS, Android and Windows, so Linux desktops are not covered.
Who it suits
- Parents who want screen limits and credit monitoring on one bill.
- Families whose devices run iOS, Android and Windows, so nobody needs a second app.
- Households that want identity cover folded into the family subscription.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want nothing to pay: Apple's built-in controls carry a yearly price of $0.
- Linux households, since Control D lists Windows, macOS and Linux while Aura stops at iOS, Android and Windows.
What it does well
Screen time limits and web filtering are the whole parental controls side, and they are the two tools most families look for first. Aura runs on iOS, Android and Windows, so one subscription covers the phones and the desktops in the same house without extra apps. Simple rules, set from a parent account, handle the everyday cases.
Who runs it
Aura is run by Aura Sub, LLC, a company based in the US, and it has been going since 2017. Help comes through email, phone and help centre, so you can email, call or work through the help centre when a child's account needs attention. A US base also means billing and disputes follow US practice.
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Where Aura Parental Controls is available
- Available
- Canada, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does Aura cost a month and a year?+
The Aura plan is $12 a month, or $120 for the yearly plan. The family plan is $32 a month and covers the adults and the children together, which is usually the better rate per person. Check both figures before you pick a billing period.
Is there a free trial before paying?+
Yes, the paid plans come with a free trial of 14 days. That is enough time to set screen time limits, switch on web filtering for each child's device and look through the credit monitoring view. The trial uses the same apps as the paid plan, so nothing changes at the end of it.
Which devices and systems does Aura cover?+
Aura runs on iOS, Android and Windows. That covers family phones and tablets on iOS and Android plus Windows and macOS computers, so you do not need a separate tool per machine. Linux desktops are not in the list, which is the gap to weigh if the household runs them.
What does the parental controls side actually do?+
The controls tools are screen time and web filter: screen time limits and web filtering. Between them they handle the everyday cases, such as capping a child's tablet hours or blocking chosen sites. The identity monitoring and insurance side of the same subscription is aimed at the adults in the household.
Does the plan include identity protection?+
It does. Aura watches 3 credit bureaus and includes identity insurance of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, so an alert comes with a payout route rather than news alone. If your household already holds identity cover, compare that policy's limits with the range above first.
Who runs Aura, and where is it based?+
The service is run by Aura Sub, LLC, based in the US, and it has been trading since 2017. Billing, tax and consumer law follow US practice, so readers elsewhere may pay in dollars and deal with US support hours and dispute rules.
How do I reach support if a child's account locks out?+
Support runs on email, phone and help centre only. Email suits routine questions about rules and billing, the help centre walks through setup, and phone is the quickest route when a child's account is locked or a charge looks wrong. Keep the child's device details handy before you call.
Sources
- aura.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Platforms
“Works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and popular browsers.”
- aura.com/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“2017 Aura founded as iSubscribed”
- aura.com/contact checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Get help with your account 24/7/365 or learn more about our products. Help center ... support@aura.com ... +1 833-552-2123”
- aura.com/legal/service-terms checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“"Aura", "We" or "Us" means Aura Sub, LLC.”
- aura.com/parental-controls checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Pricing model
“Content Filtering & Site Blocking ... Screen Time Limits & Scheduling ... Pause the Internet”
- aura.com/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Credit bureaus monitored, Family plan price, Free trial length, Insurance amount, Monthly price, Yearly price
“Get the fastest, near real-time alerts of inquiries into your credit files across Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Devices.
Aura Parental Controls
One subscription for family screen limits plus adult identity protection.