Screenable: Better Screen Time Apple

Screenable: Better Screen Time

Easy, modern parental controls

Features & Capabilities

Screenable makes any iPhone or iPad kid-ready. The app is designed with simple modes to lock down devices for each stage as kids grow, from shared iPads to a kid’s first phone.

Research-backed and family-tested, Screenable’s modern parental controls make it easy for parents to follow all major screen time advisories, such as from the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr Becky (Good Inside), and Jonathan Haidt (The Anxious Generation).

▶ Feature highlight: DUMB PHONE mode ◀ The anti-smartphone. Convert any iPhone into a classic “flip phone” with nothing more than Phone, FaceTime, Messages, location sharing, and any other apps you choose. A great alternative to an Apple Watch.

▶ Feature highlight: SCREEN TRAINER mode ◀ The new, collaborative approach to parental controls that helps build kids’ self-control. Best for kids starting the transition to independent use of an iPhone or iPad (usually ages 9-14, but you know your kids best!).

▶ Feature highlight: ONE-TAP FOCUS ◀ With a tap, remove the App Store, the camera, Safari, or any other internet browsers from your kids’ devices. Take away distractions until kids are ready for them.

▶ Feature highlight: GUIDED SETUP ◀ Get guidance and parental advice at every step. Read best practices and learn what’s worked for other families so that you feel confident things are set up just right.

HOW IT WORKS

▶ 1. Create an account. ◆ Install the parent app, and set up your family profile. ▶ 2. Sync kids’ devices. ◆ Install the kid app on each kid's iPhone or iPad (2014+). ▶ 3. Choose a mode. ◆ Instantly convert each to a Dumb Phone or Screen Trainer (Media Player and Social Trainer coming soon). ▶ 4. Stay in the know. ◆ Get notifications and reports. Update settings remotely.

WHY SCREENABLE

◆ No new devices or data plans required. ◆ Don’t get a new Apple Watch or phone – just add Screenable to any ol’ iPhone or iPad. Whether on WiFi only or added to your existing family plan, setup is easy peasy.

◆ All things Apple, for you and the kids. ◆ Use FaceTime, message them with blue bubbles, and see their location in Find My. Share family services like iCloud storage or Apple Music. You and the kids stay within Apple.

◆ Dummy-proof and one-tap easy. ◆ In just a tap, fully convert a device to a dumb phone, media player, and more. Fully guided setup, easy to change as kids grow. Fantastic customer service if things go sideways.

◆ Pro tip... ◆ Screenable is built on the same technology as Apple’s Screen Time, but without the annoyances & instability – and instead providing a bunch of new and easier-to-use features! :)

ONE-FOR-ONE SUBSCRIPTIONS

Screenable is proudly a one-for-one subscription service. For every subscription that is purchased, we give one to a family who would struggle to afford it. We try to keep the monthly costs low so everyone can access it, but if you can’t justify the cost, please reach out to us at 1for1@getscreenable.com.

A NOTE FROM US

Hello parents! We’re a family business (two techie brothers, our wives, and 6 kids) and just getting started. We welcome your feedback, truly! Please let us know what you think at getscreenable.com/contact.

~The team at Screenable

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▶ SUPPORTED KIDS’ DEVICES

◆ iPhone 7 or later (with iOS 15+) ◆ iPads from 2014 or later (with iPadOS 15+) ◆ Compatible with certain other parent apps like Bark and Life360. Details at help.getscreenable.com.

▶ SOME LINKS

We are sensitive to your privacy and that of your kids, and we only collect and retain data needed to provide the Screenable service.

Privacy Policy ◆ https://getscreenable.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service ◆ https://getscreenable.com/legal/terms

▶ VERY LASTLY

If you are a parent and still reading this, bravo! You have self-qualified as PERFECT for Screenable. :) No seriously, if you still have hesitations, please reach out to our CEO (Tom) personally, at tom@getscreenable.com – he’d love to hear from you.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
SCREENABLE LLC
Rating:
4.90
(37)
Version:
2.2.5 Last updated: 2025-05-22
Version code:
874939024
Creation date:
2024-09-18
Compatible devices:
Size:
62.58MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Apple app. Please use these information below to contact the Apple app developer.
Developed by:
SCREENABLE LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270
Website:
https://getscreenable.com

User Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise Screenable for being easy to use, reliable, and effective at managing kids' screen time with customizable controls, reminders, and rewards. The app supports flexible device configurations (dumb-phone, landline) and onboarding, turning old iPhones into safe starter devices. Users report reduced parental stress, better family tech habits, and even a perceived edge over built-in Screen Time. Overall, a user-friendly, family-focused tool for healthier digital routines, with no common drawbacks noted in the reviews.
Pros
  • Easy to use and intuitive with a straightforward setup.
  • Effectively monitors and manages kids' screen time with customizable limits, reminders, and rewards.
  • Versatile device modes and safe first-device onboarding (dumb-phone, starter device, landline).
  • Reliable, research-backed approach that reduces guesswork and helps promote healthy tech habits.
  • Brings family-focused benefits—improves parent-child relationship with tech and helps parents curb their own device use.
Cons
Recent reviews
Screenable is an awesome app that has made it so much easier to monitor and manage my kids’ phone usage. I love how easy and intuitive it is to use. Highly recommend it for any parent!
by Al*****, 2024-10-11

“Honey, let’s do this for the kids.” Please, I haven’t met a parent who doesn’t need this for themselves. I’m totally hooked on not being hooked, and my kiddos actually love it!
by CM*****, 2024-10-09

Handing over a smartphone to a child is a bit like giving a sports car to a new driver—exciting, but perhaps too powerful for their first ride. Instead, consider turning your old iPhone into the perfect starter device with Screenable. This app cleverly scales down the iPhone’s capabilities, making it just right for young users. It’s a safe, practical way to introduce your child to the digital world without overwhelming them. Highly recommend for parents looking to smartly navigate their child’s first steps into smartphone usage!
by J *****, 2024-10-04
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