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Hello, Koby
Meet Koby: parental controls for a child's first phone, with clear rules, a visible protection status and a screen that explains the rules to kids.
Today we are introducing Koby, a parental control app for families whose children are getting their first phone. Our tagline sums it up: clear rules, visible protection, happy kids.
What we are building
- Screen time limits, blocked apps, school and sleep schedules, instant pause and always-allowed apps.
- Extra-time requests, so children can ask instead of arguing, plus tasks and rewards.
- Web filtering on iPhone and iPad, and the last known location with its age and accuracy.
- A protection status that shows whether each control really works, on each device.
- Separate accounts for two parents, and a screen for the child that explains everything.
What we will not build
No message reading, no hidden tracking, no camera or microphone, no screen recording, no ads and no risk scores for children. You can read the details on our safety and privacy page.
Where we are
Koby is in development for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows, with a web panel for parents. Before a wide launch we plan to test it with a small group of families, and we will share what we learn here. You can send questions or ideas through our contact page.