Qustodio " parental " controls for iOS - no longer compatible with modern web

MyQustodio review [1] was delayed because I signed up for the School (professional) version rather than the Home version (long story, not interesting). The two versions seem to have a lot in common, but there important differences. The Home version has an iOS app for managing users, the School version must be managed by a desktop browser (no app, no support for iOS browsers).Unfortunately I discovered fatal flaws to Qustodio ’s approach that mean I won’t be testing their home version. The short version is that they route all traffic through a VPN that isn’t compatible with modern requirements for SSL connections. For reference here at the notes I prepared on reviewing  school/professional version.—————————-The “School” version of Qustodio is marketed to small schools, non-profits and libraries. I signed up for the 5 device $10/month plan.Like the Family (home) version the school version manages desktop and mobile devices, but I only looking at their iOS device support. I installed on 3 iPhones, two in active use by my Explorers, one a test phone for mybook project. This is what I found.How Qustodio (school) worksQustodio uses Apple ’s iOS device management technology. They install a “Configuration Profile” that  allows remote configuration of some of Apple’s built-in Restrictions. The installation is simply downloading the Profile from a link. Once installed all net traffic is routed through a Qustodio VPN. When Qustodio is installed th...
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