HT201304 What is a good parental protection software

Gave kids my old Iphone 4 and Ipod touch, need parental protection software that will go across all media and these devices as well as our computer. I want to limit website use to just specific websites and of course limit contents found in internet searches by rating. Also limit download of apps

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