⌚Now with Apple Watch support

Calm limits for little screens

Guide your child's digital habits with love, not surveillance. Set timers, pause apps instantly, and build healthy screen time routines — all from your iPhone or Apple Watch.

How It Works

Screen Time Management Made Simple

KidPause gives parents intuitive tools to set healthy boundaries. No complicated configurations — just calm, clear controls your whole family can understand.

Start a Session

Choose Apps, Set a Timer, Relax

Select which apps your child can use, set a time limit, and let KidPause handle the rest. When time's up, selected apps are automatically blocked. No arguments, no nagging.

Pause Anytime

Instantly Pause Apps with One Tap

Need your child's attention right now? Tap Pause to instantly block specific apps. Protected by a parent PIN so only you control when screen time resumes.

Smart Schedules

Set It Once, Forget the Fights

Create recurring screen time schedules for school nights, weekends, or homework time. KidPause enforces limits automatically so you don't have to.

Built for Families

Everything You Need for Balanced Screen Time

Whether it's a quick pause at dinner or a full weekly schedule, KidPause gives you the right tool for every moment.

Auto-Block Apps

Use Apple Shortcuts integration to automatically enforce screen time limits. Apps are blocked when the timer expires — no workarounds.

Session Reports

See how your child spends their screen time with clear, simple analytics. Track daily and weekly trends without invasive monitoring.

Apple Watch Support

Start sessions, pause apps, and check remaining time right from your wrist. Perfect for when your phone isn't nearby.

Why Parents Love KidPause

Built Around Trust, Not Surveillance

KidPause doesn't spy on your kids. No content monitoring, no location tracking — just simple, transparent time limits that teach self-regulation.

100%

Privacy-first — no tracking or content monitoring

30 sec

Average setup time for a new session

1 tap

To pause any app instantly

Testimonials

What Parents Say

“KidPause ended the daily screen time battles in our house. I set the limits once, and the app handles the rest. My kids actually understand the boundaries now.”
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Sarah M.
Mom of two
“The Pause button is a lifesaver. When it’s time for dinner, one tap and all the screens go quiet. No more counting down or arguing.”
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Marcus T.
Dad of three
“I love that KidPause doesn’t spy on what my kids are doing. It just sets healthy time limits. That’s exactly the approach I wanted.”
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Priya K.
Working Parent
“The Apple Watch integration is brilliant. I can pause my daughter’s iPad from across the house without even pulling out my phone.”
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James W.
Tech-savvy Dad
“Setting up schedules for school nights vs weekends was so easy. Now screen time rules are consistent even when I’m not home.”
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Aiko L.
Single Mom
“My son used to throw tantrums when screen time ended. With KidPause’s gentle countdown, he actually wraps up on his own now.”
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David R.
Father of one

Start Building Healthier Screen Time Habits Today

Download KidPause free and set your first session in under 30 seconds