WatchingFriendly hints and lessons
Hints when a child is stuck, and a short lesson with tips, memory tricks and learning videos after a wrong answer.
Watching app features
Everything in the Watching parental control app
Real controls for parents and a learning experience children enjoy. Here is everything Watching does on Android and iPhone.
For parents
Parental controls that really work
Daily screen time limits
Set a daily cap with separate weekday and weekend schedules. When time is up, play apps rest.
Approved apps only
Allow or block each app and set how long a play session can last before a quiz appears.
Quiz to unlock
Decide how much bonus time a passed quiz gives, and what happens after a missed one.
Bedtime mode
Pause play and video apps overnight, with break reminders during the day.
Parent PIN
Only you can change the rules on your child’s phone.
Calls always open
Phone calls to Mom and Dad stay available, even when other apps are locked.
Reports
Screen time, learning apps, daily streaks and quiz results for today, the last 7 days or the last 30 days.
One-tap control
See time left, pause a device or give bonus time from your phone.
Easy device pairing
Pair a child’s phone with a QR code or a short code, and disconnect it any time.
Limits that lock
Set it once. Watching does the rest.
Choose a daily limit between 30 minutes and 4 hours, split it across weekdays and weekends, and pick a session length for each app. Watching keeps track and steps in when time is up.
For kids
Quizzes, videos and 8 hands-on activities
Quick questions in math, reading and general knowledge take turns with short learning videos and hands-on activities. Each one adapts to your child’s age group.
| Activity | Ages 3–6 | Ages 7–9 | Ages 10–12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory games | 4–6 picture pairs | 8 pairs with captions | 10 pairs, times tables |
| Spot the difference | 3 differences | 5 differences | 7 differences |
| Jigsaw puzzles | 6–9 pieces | 16 pieces | 30 pieces |
| Interactive stories | Picture stories | Adventures | Mysteries |
| Brain teasers | Shapes | Numbers | Logic |
| Drawing | Colouring | Free drawing | Design challenges |
| Music | Identify sounds | Rhythm | Make a tune |
| Coding | Pattern play | Block coding | Repeat loops |
Parents can switch any activity off for each child, and choose a different level if they prefer.
Learning that sticks
Built to help kids understand
Stickers, levels and streaks
Passing a quiz earns bonus play time plus stickers and levels to collect.
Early learner mode
Songs, simple teach cards and a calm home screen for the youngest children.
Android & iPhone
Works on Android and iPhone
On Android, Watching can be your child’s Home screen, showing only the apps you approve. On iPhone, you pick the apps to limit with Apple’s Screen Time tools. Parents manage every device from their own phone.
Privacy
Private by design
No ads and no sale of personal information. Children do not create accounts. Watching does not use GPS location, contacts, SMS, call logs, the photo library or microphone recording. Read the privacy policy.