I am trying to limit my child's phone to only access Safari when wifi is available. Is this possible without having to purchase a parent security program?
iPhone 5, iOS 9.3.5
You can create a Managed Account for your child and use Parental Controls to limit time. But you cannot limit Safari to use a particular protocol. That is restricted to the Network itself via Network preferences.
Are you familiar with any browser apps that do allow a restricted protocol?
No, I'm not. Browsers typically just use the computer's selected network connection. On the Mac you can use only one connection at a time although both may be active.
Why do you wish to restrict your child to use Wi-Fi? Any phone connects only to Wi-Fi, and its browser will only be using Wi-Fi. There really is no need to impose a Wi-Fi-only restriction. That is the only protocol they can use.
Yes. Please read Use Restrictions on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support. The applicable setting is described under Changes to settings and accounts and will be found under Settings > General > Restrictions > Cellular Data Use.
"Don't Allow Changes" will prevent your child from altering your preferences in Settings > Cellular. In your case, turning Cellular Data "Off" or "Use Cellular Data for:" > whatever you choose. One of those choices is Safari.
Can I limit safari to only be used with wifi?
