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Life & fun · March 28, 2023

Gertrude

Rethinking parental controls for macOS

Gertrude launched on March 28, 2023 with 80 votes, #869 of 5,007 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

What it does

A new kind of parental control app for macOS. Block the whole internet except for the sites and apps you choose, keeping your kids only and exactly where you want them to be online. Plus transparent monitoring and remote control via an admin-only web UI.

Gertrude offers comprehensive parental controls for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Block porn, filter websites, monitor screenshots, and protect your kids online with easy-to-use tools designed for families.

iPhone, iPad, and Mac all connect to one Gertrude account for your family. Comprehensive web filtering and activity monitoring. The most powerful parental controls ever built for macOS. “ Saved my young son from looking at porn through the maps app. You are a lifesaver. ” “ Finally a way to block GIFS!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! ” “ Likely the greatest blessing an app has had on our lives. ” Approve artists and albums from your Gertrude account. Your child listens from that library without browsing the rest of Apple Music. PIN-protected content control. Kids only listen to shows you approve. I’m a Christian, a homeschool dad, and a computer programmer. I built all the Gertrude…from gertrude.app

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