TinyclockParental control, made calmer
Less screen policing. More growing up.
Tinyclock is the screen time app for kids that helps families set kind, clear boundaries, without reading messages or turning every limit into a battle.
Free for one child · No ads · iOS and Android
How it works
From setup to calmer in three small steps.
- 01
Create your family
Add a parent account and invite a co-parent in under two minutes.
- 02
Choose kind boundaries
Set daily limits, school focus, bedtime and always-allowed essentials.
- 03
Let Tinyclock help
Kids see what is left. Parents get calm summaries, not constant alerts.
Made for real family life
Boundaries children can understand at a glance.
Today overview
Bedtime routine
Features
Everything families need. Nothing they don’t.
Screen time limits
Set flexible screen time limits for kids with clear countdowns, per-app and category limits, and simple extra-time requests that you approve in one tap.
Explore screen time limitsBedtime routines
Build a bedtime lock for kids with scheduled wind-downs, always-allowed essentials and gentle reminders, so devices stay out of the bedroom at night.
Explore bedtime routinesLocation check-ins
Optional location check-ins for families: saved places, arrived and left alerts, and a clear indicator on your child’s phone whenever location is on.
Explore location check-insHelpful reports
Simple daily and weekly screen time reports show trends and top apps, with prompts that help families talk about habits instead of arguing about numbers.
Explore helpful reportsMeet Timo
Timo turns time limits, bedtime and requests for more time into friendly, age-appropriate moments, so the app feels like a helper instead of a guard.
Explore meet timo
Meet Timo
When time is up, a friendly face explains why.
Timo turns limits into small, kind moments. Kids can ask for more time with a ready reason or a 3-second video, and you choose whether that is off, optional or required. You always have the final say.
Meet TimoFrom the journal
Practical ideas for growing up with screens.
Before the first phone: a 10-point checklist for parents
Ten practical steps to take before giving your child a first smartphone, from the family agreement to privacy settings, limits and a plan for problems.
Location sharing with kids: how to do it without becoming a surveillance parent
When location sharing helps, when it harms trust, and how to set up opt-in, transparent check-ins that respect your child's privacy.
How to talk to your kids about screen limits (and get them on board)
A calm, practical way to introduce screen limits, handle pushback and make requests for more time a conversation instead of a fight.
Common questions
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Will Tinyclock read my child’s messages?
No. Tinyclock manages time and routines. It does not read private messages, and it never sells family data or shows ads.
Does Tinyclock work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Tinyclock is being built for iOS and Android, and parents and children can use a mix of supported devices.
Can my child ask for more time?
Yes. Your child can send a request with a ready reason, a voice note or a short 3-second video if you allow it. You approve or decline in one tap.
Is location sharing required?
No. Location is optional, off by default and always visible to your child when it is on.
When will Tinyclock launch?
Tinyclock is in development. Join the waitlist and we will email you once at launch.
Be first to try a calmer way to set limits
Join the waitlist. We will email you once when Tinyclock launches. No spam, no data sales.