Take control of your child’s digital life—securely, privately, and effectively — with Screen Squirrel
Customisable Screen Time Limits
Set daily and weekly screen time limits that fit your family’s schedule.
Control from your dashboard
Manage your child's screen time effortlessly from your personalised dashboard.
Understand key trends
View detailed reports on your child’s screen time usage, helping you monitor their habits over time.
We’re more than a parental control app - we’re a partner in your parenting journey.
By helping your child learn how to balance their digital and offline lives early, you’ll avoid the inevitable conflicts that come with unregulated screen use as they grow older.
Multiple children
Add all of your children to your family profile.
Instant lock
Lock your child’s device instantly from your phone with a single click.
Unlimited devices
Add as many devices as your child uses.
Separate apps
Access controls and a personalised dashboard with our separate apps for parents and children.
Privacy first
We do not use any invasive MDM or VPN technology. We use Apple’s secure API so that all data is anonymous to us.
Alerts
Your child will get automatic warnings 5 minutes before screen time runs out, so you don't have to keep track.
See what other parents are saying
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Free to start
All of our basic features are free. More features coming soon on paid plans.
Frequently asked questions
If you have anything else you want to ask, reach out to us.
Is my data secure?
Yes! We use a set of Apple APIs that ensure that all data is kept encrypted on your device - neither we nor Apple can view or access you or your family's usage data
Does this work on Android?
No, currently we are focusing on iOS only. You and your child will need to be within an Apple Family sharing group for the app to work.
Why does my child need their own Apple ID?
Our app uses Apple Family Sharing to securely connect to your child’s device. To set your Apple Family up, your child will need to have their own Apple ID. This is a requirement from Apple and not us. For more information on how to do this, see here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/102617. If you’re having trouble with this, feel free to contact us and we will help you.
How many devices can I connect?
You can connect as many child devices to your parent account as you need, as long as they’re all linked to your Apple Family
Can both parents have an account within the app?
At the moment we don’t have the ability to have two parents on an account. However, if the second parent is part of your Apple Family and is listed as a ‘Parent/Guardian’ then you should be able to log into your parent Screen Squirrel account on their device.
Can my child delete the app?
Your child won’t be able to delete our app unless you as the parent approve this. This is done through Apple Family Sharing settings