WatchingYou set the rules
Choose the apps, the daily limit and how long each play session lasts, all from your own phone.
Parental control that teaches
Screen time that teaches.
Set the limits and choose the apps. When play time ends, your child answers a few quick quizzes and activities to earn more. Less fighting, more learning.
- Android & iPhone
- No ads
- No child accounts
Daily limit setParent controls
+30 min earnedQuiz passed
- 3–12Ages covered, with content matched to each age
- 8Hands-on activity types, plus quizzes and videos
- 2Platforms: Android and iPhone
- 0Ads and no child accounts
How it works
Limits you set. Time your child earns.
Three simple steps turn the daily screen time argument into a learning habit.
Time’s up? Quiz time
When a session ends, your child gets a friendly check with a few questions or a quick activity.
They earn more play time
Pass the check and bonus time unlocks, with stickers and levels to collect along the way.
For parents
Real controls, right on your phone.
Everything you need to keep screen time healthy, without lectures or guesswork.
See every child at a glance
Know how they’re doing, always.
One dashboard for all your children and their devices. See what is happening today and how learning is going over time.
- Time left, at a glance. See each child’s remaining time and what they are using.
- One-tap control. Pause a device or give bonus time from anywhere.
- Reports that mean something. Screen time, learning apps, daily streaks and quiz results for today, 7 or 30 days.
For kids
Eight kinds of activities kids actually enjoy.
Quick questions, short learning videos and hands-on games take turns, so every check feels fresh. Each one matches your child’s age.
You can switch any activity on or off for each child.
Learning that sticks
Kids understand, not just guess.
Wrong answer? A short lesson explains the idea. Right answer? Rewards worth collecting.
Wrong answer? Learn why.
A short lesson with tips, memory tricks and learning videos helps the idea click before moving on.
Stickers and levels
Passing earns bonus play time plus stickers and levels to collect, so kids want to come back.
Made for little learners
An early learner mode with songs, simple teach cards and a calm home screen for the youngest children.
Peace of mind
Healthy limits, without the worry.
Thoughtful safeguards keep your child safe, rested and reachable.
Always reachable
Phone calls to Mom and Dad stay available, even when other apps are locked.
Bedtime mode
Pause play and video apps overnight so everyone gets a good night’s sleep.
Parent PIN
Only you can change the rules on your child’s phone.
Rest after a missed quiz
If a quiz is missed, a short calm rest period starts, with a clear countdown.
Multiple children and devices
Manage every child and every paired phone from one family account.
Private by design
No ads, no sale of personal information, no GPS tracking and no child accounts.
Android & iPhone
One family, every phone.
Parents manage everything from their own phone. Pair your child’s Android phone or iPhone, see all paired devices in one list and disconnect any of them in a tap.
On Android
Watching can be your child’s Home screen, showing only the apps you approve.
On iPhone
Pick the apps to limit with Apple’s Screen Time tools, and manage devices from the app.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
How does Watching work?
You install Watching on your phone, create your family and add your child. You choose the apps, daily limits and quiz rules. Then you install Watching on your child’s phone and pair it with a QR code or a short code. When play time ends, your child answers a few quick questions or activities to earn more time.
What ages is it for?
Watching is made for children aged 3 to 12. Questions and activities match your child’s age group, and there is an early learner mode with songs and simple teach cards for little ones.
Does my child need an account?
No. Children do not create accounts, get an email address or sign in. The child’s phone is simply a device you pair with a QR code or short code.
What will my child actually do?
A short learning check mixes quick questions, short learning videos and hands-on activities such as memory games, spot the difference, jigsaw puzzles, interactive stories, brain teasers, drawing, music and coding. You can switch any activity off for each child.
What happens if they get an answer wrong?
A short lesson explains the idea with tips, memory tricks and learning videos, so children understand instead of guessing. You decide what happens after a missed quiz, such as a short rest period.
Can my child still call me?
Yes. Phone calls to Mom and Dad always stay available, even when other apps are locked.
Which phones does it work on?
Watching is built for Android and iPhone. Parents manage everything from their own phone, and each child’s phone is paired to your family.
Does Watching show ads or sell data?
No. There are no ads and no sale of personal information. Watching does not use GPS location, contacts, SMS, call logs, your photo library or microphone recording. Read the full privacy policy for details.
Can I delete my family’s data?
Yes. You can delete your family in the app, or ask us by email. See the delete account page for the steps.