# View Nest

> Parent-curated YouTube for kids. You pick the videos, channels, and playlists.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.controlledtube.nestview](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.controlledtube.nestview)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.controlledtube.nestview`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ThinkingDad
- **Category:** PARENTING
- **Downloads:** 18
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-13
- **First published:** 2026-06-11
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.controlledtube.nestview)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://controlledtube-backend.onrender.com/privacy](https://controlledtube-backend.onrender.com/privacy)

## Description

ViewNest is a parent-controlled YouTube viewer for kids. Choose exactly which videos, channels, and playlists your child can watch — and they&#39;ll never stumble across<br>   YouTube Shorts, autoplay recommendations, or videos you didn&#39;t approve.                                                                                             <br>                                                                                                                                                                        <br>  WHY PARENTS LOVE VIEWNEST                                                                                                                                            <br>                                                                                                                                                                       <br>  YouTube is full of incredible content for kids — and a lot you don&#39;t want them seeing. ViewNest gives you back the control. As a parent, you build a private library<br>  of approved videos. Your child opens the app and only sees what you put there.                   <br>                                                                                                               <br>  No public YouTube browsing. No &quot;up next&quot; autoplay surprises. No Shorts. No ad-fueled rabbit holes. Just the videos you chose.<br>                                                                                                                                                                       <br>  KEY FEATURES                                                                     <br>                                                                                                                                                                       <br>  • PIN-locked Parent Dashboard — your settings, hidden behind a 4-digit code only you know.<br>  • Approved-only viewing — kids see your curated library, nothing else.                                                                                               <br>  • Bulk-add videos by URL, or import an entire YouTube channel or playlist in one tap.<br>  • Built-in YouTube search with SafeSearch enabled — find new videos and add them to the library without leaving the app.                                             <br>  • Daily screen-time limit — set a cap your child can&#39;t override.                                             <br>  • Allowed-hours schedule — restrict viewing to homework-free windows.                                                 <br>  • Minimum watch time before switching — stops endless skipping between videos.                               <br>  • Inactivity-based App Lock — closes the app when your child walks away.                                              <br>  • Sign in with Apple or Google — no extra password to remember.                                              <br>  • Family-aware multi-device — your library and settings sync across up to 3 devices on one account.                   <br>                                                                                                                                                                       <br>  HOW IT WORKS                                                                                     <br>                                                                                                                                                                       <br>  1. Sign in with your Apple or Google account.                                                                         <br>  2. Open Parent Settings and add the videos, channels, or playlists you want.                                                                                         <br>  3. Hand the device to your child — they only see what you approved.

## Rankings

- #2,647,503 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.controlledtube.nestview.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.controlledtube.nestview)