BetterScreenTime 1.0 Ecosystem Live|Available on 6 Platforms

Screentime reimagined for curious minds, not addictive algorithms.

The whitelist-only educational video platform where parents hold the keys. Curate safe playlists, eliminate autoplay rabbit holes, and protect your kids across mobile, tablet, desktop, and Android TV.

100% Whitelist Only
No Unwanted Ads
Master PIN Security
Realtime Cloud Sync
Safe Whitelist Active
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Leo's Screen

Age 7-9

3 Playlists • 24 Curated Videos • 0 Ads

How Do Black Holes Actually Work in Deep Space?
11:42
Approved by Mom

How Do Black Holes Actually Work in Deep Space?

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Fun Addition & Subtraction for Young Builders
8:15
Math Challenge

Fun Addition & Subtraction for Young Builders

Numberblocks Math Lab
Drawing 3D Optical Illusions Step by Step
14:20
Creative Play

Drawing 3D Optical Illusions Step by Step

Art for Kids Hub
Deep Sea Explorers: The Giant Blue Whale
9:54
Nature Documentary

Deep Sea Explorers: The Giant Blue Whale

BBC Earth Kids
Exit to settings or other apps requires parent Master PIN.
Universal Multi-Platform Support

Available everywhere your children learn and play.

Choose your device below to download the latest BetterScreenTime client or open our parent management portal. All downloads are cryptographically verified and malware-free.

Recommended

Android App

Mobile & Tablet Client

v1.0.4•28.4 MB
Distraction-free YouTube player
Direct YouTube Share-to-Whitelist
Child selection & Master PIN guard
Custom category chip filters
System: Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Beta

iOS App

iPhone & iPad Client

v1.0.2 (Build 18)•34.2 MB
Optimized for iPad & iPhone displays
AirPlay casting to living room devices
Master passcode lockout prevention
Real-time cloud playlist syncing
System: iOS 15.0 or later (iPadOS supported)
Apple App Store
Living Room

Android TV App

Dedicated Leanback TV App

v1.0.1 TV•24.8 MB
Built with Jetpack Compose for TV
Full D-Pad remote navigation
Big-screen educational theater mode
Zero algorithmic sidebar distractions
System: Android TV 9.0+, Google TV, FireOS
Desktop

Windows App

Desktop Workstation Client

v1.0.0 Win64•42.1 MB
Full keyboard navigation & hotkeys
Windowed and borderless kiosk modes
Low battery & hardware CPU usage
Instant multi-child switcher
System: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
Zero Install

WebApp Player

Universal Browser Player

Continuous (v1.2)•Cloud Stream
Instant play without app installation
Great for Chromebooks & school tablets
Sandboxed iframe safety boundaries
Add to Home Screen (PWA support)
System: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge
Launch Web Player
Parent Control

WebPortal (Parents)

Parent Management Console

Next.js 16 + Supabase•Cloud Service
Whitelist videos via YouTube URL
Manage playlists & category tags
Child profile isolation & PIN rules
Google Sign-In with row-level security
System: Any desktop or mobile browser
Open Web Portal

All clients connect to the same real-time Supabase cloud database. Add a video once from your phone or Web Portal, and it instantly syncs across all your household devices.

Built by Parents, For Families

Everything your child needs to learn, nothing to addict them.

Engineered from the ground up to replace the stress of chaotic video platforms with calm, curated, and intentional screentime.

Focus & Calm

Zero Algorithmic Rabbit Holes

Standard video platforms keep children hooked through addictive endless autoplay and sensationalist sidebars. BetterScreenTime disables every recommendation loop.

Verified across mobile & TV
Frictionless

One-Tap YouTube Share Sheet

Browse YouTube naturally on your own phone. When you encounter high-quality content, simply tap Share -> BetterScreenTime to push it directly to your child’s list.

Verified across mobile & TV
Parent-Guarded

Child-Proof Master PIN

Protect portal access and administrative menus behind a secure 4-digit PIN. Kids stay comfortably inside their curated space without unauthorized tampering.

Verified across mobile & TV
Multi-Child

Isolated Child Profiles

Different ages have radically different needs. Create unique profiles for toddlers, elementary kids, and pre-teens with customized playlists per profile.

Verified across mobile & TV
Leanback TV

Native Android TV Experience

A dedicated big-screen app tailored for remote control D-Pad navigation. Turn your living room television into a safe, calm educational theater.

Verified across mobile & TV
COPPA Conscious

Zero Behavioral Tracking

We never profile children, sell data to data brokers, or serve third-party targeted advertisements. Our platform is strictly built with privacy-first standards.

Verified across mobile & TV
Simple 4-Step Process

How BetterScreenTime works for your family

Get your household running with curated, worry-free video streaming in under five minutes.

01

Sign in & Set Master PIN

Launch the Web Portal or Mobile App. Sign in with Google to establish your encrypted parent workspace, then choose your private 4-digit PIN.

1-Minute Setup
02

Curate Whitelisted Playlists

Add videos by pasting YouTube URLs or using the native mobile share sheet. Organize them into categories like Space, Math, Art, or Saturday Cartoons.

Zero Ads Allowed
03

Install on Child Devices

Deploy the client app on your child’s Android tablet, iPad, Windows laptop, or living room Android TV box. Sign in once with your parent account.

Instant Sync
04

Hand Over with Peace of Mind

Your child navigates a clean, friendly player showing only your approved list. No search rabbit holes, no suggested autoplay, no toxic comments.

Calm Screentime
Protect attention spans today

Give your child the gift of healthy screen time.

Start curating your family’s safe video library in minutes. Free, distraction-free, and always parent-controlled.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about setting up BetterScreenTime for your family.

No. BetterScreenTime operates on a strict whitelist-only architecture. The search bar inside the child player only filters across titles and playlists already approved by the parent. There is no public YouTube discovery feed, no trending tab, and no algorithmic recommendation loop.