PapaTime
API—OSS—FREEyesDOCS4/5
PA6.0#55 of 110
—Web—Windows—Mac—Linux—AndroidoutiOS
Ranked in Parental control apps ·Free plan· paid from $3.33/mo
About
PapaTime is ranked #55 of 110 in parental control apps on Inferse. It runs on iOS. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $3.33/mo.
Compared on parental control apps
- Free plan
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- Paid from
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- Device platforms
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- Screen-time schedules
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- App blocking
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- Activity reports
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- Location tracking
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Facts
- Purpose
- PapaTime is an iPhone and iPad parental-control app where a child manages a screen-time budget set by a parent.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Budget controls
- Parents set a daily ceiling in Telegram, and children can spend it in 15- or 30-minute blocks without asking for each session.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Chores and tokens
- Optional chores or reading can earn tokens that children redeem for extra screen time.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Bedtime and app rules
- Parents can set schedules and bedtime, keep selected apps always allowed, and send a Telegram message to override bedtime for one night.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Parent interface
- Parents manage settings and check status through a Telegram bot that accepts plain-English text and voice messages.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product uses Telegram for the parent interface, Apple FamilyControls and DeviceActivity for device restrictions, Firebase for data, and Stripe for subscription billing.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Offline behavior
- Active sessions and restrictions work on the device without network access; Telegram changes need connectivity to sync and then apply offline.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- PapaTime says it does not sell data, run advertising, or access the child’s browsing history, location, messages, microphone, or photo library.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Data storage
- App data is stored in Google Cloud Firestore in the us-central1 region, and the policy says data outside the United States is transferred there for processing.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Child data
- The site says it processes operational child data such as a random device identifier, token and chore records, and session history, but does not record which apps were used during a session.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The iPhone and iPad app, Telegram bot, and Firebase backend are AGPL-3.0 open source; the website and Stripe billing are closed source.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Audience
- PapaTime describes itself as designed for families with children roughly aged 6–14.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Limits
- PapaTime applies only to the iPhone or iPad where it is installed and cannot see or block iMessage content.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Support and deletion
- Users can request help by email or delete data through the app or Telegram bot; the FAQ says deletion requests are handled within 7 days.trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Inferse
- Best Parental Control Apps in 2026#55 of 110
Sources
- trypapatime.com/faq· checked 7 Oct 2026
- trypapatime.com/privacy· checked 7 Oct 2026
- trypapatime.com/about· checked 7 Oct 2026
- trypapatime.com· checked 7 Oct 2026