# Kids TV: Controls for Youtube

> Safe videos for children

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1431645198](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1431645198)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1431645198`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Amsoft SIA
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (728 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-29
- **First published:** 2018-09-14
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kids-tv-controls-for-youtube/id1431645198)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kidstv.family/privacy\_policy](https://kidstv.family/privacy_policy)

## Description

Kids TV replaces regular YouTube with a kid-friendly, parent-controlled experience. It lets you ban videos and channels, set viewing time limits, track what your child watches today, and remotely stop playback. It also enforces breaks (two minutes every 25 minutes) and minimizes distractions with a simple interface your child won't easily exit. To access all features, a subscription is required.

On your phone, you can monitor usage and toggle viewing options remotely. The app emphasizes safety and focus, helping you manage screen time while keeping kids entertained with appropriate content.

## Rankings

- #65,363 — Overall
- #39 — copyright
- #39 — youtube shorts
- #47 — youtube
- #70 — parental control

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed: many praise the app for kid-safe, YouTube-like content and filters, but recurring issues include videos not loading, a required paid subscription, and occasional content or stability problems. The app is valued by some as a reasonable safety-focused alternative, but playback reliability and pricing heavily limit its usefulness for others.

### Pros

- Kid-friendly with strong content filtering that hides inappropriate content and reduces distractions like reels/shorts.
- YouTube-like experience for kids with safety controls; described as a safer alternative to standard YouTube Kids.
- Some reviewers view the monthly price (around $4.99) as reasonable/value for the safety features.
- Generally positive feedback from users when the app works, citing safety and kid-friendly content.

### Cons

- Video playback often fails (black screens or no videos to watch).
- Requires a paid subscription to watch; frequent complaints about price, lack of a free option, and pressure to sign up.
- Content safety concerns with inappropriate content or imagery slipping through.
- Reliability issues, including the app stopping to work or videos not playing even with an active subscription.
- Platform bugs/UI issues, especially on iPad (missing buttons or controls).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1431645198)