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Hello, Koby

Meet Koby: parental controls for a child's first phone, built around clear rules, visible protection and kids who understand the rules.

Today we are introducing Koby, a parental control app for families whose children are getting their first phone. Our promise fits on one line: clear rules, visible protection, happy kids.

What we are building

  • Screen time limits, school and sleep schedules, instant pause and always-allowed apps.
  • Extra-time requests, so children can ask instead of argue.
  • Web filtering in supported browsers, 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 and Mac, 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. Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you on our contact page.