PapaTime

7.9easy start · #15 of 110
in Parental control apps

Free to practise onyes
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on iOS. Paid plans from $3.33/mo.

PapaTime is ranked #15 of 110 in parental control apps on The Geeks Club. It runs on iOS. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $3.33/mo.

PapaTime plans and pricing

All plans

Free on-device Free Free on-device use trypapatime.com · 22 Sept 2026

Managed backend monthly $4.99/mo billed monthly Remote management from Telegram · All your kids, one account trypapatime.com · 22 Sept 2026

Managed backend annual $39.99/yr billed annually Remote management from Telegram · All your kids, one account trypapatime.com · 22 Sept 2026

Free on-device use Free Free to install; stays free for on-device use trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026

Managed backend monthly $4.99/mo $4.99/mo Remote management from Telegram via managed backend trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026

Managed backend yearly $39.99/yr $39.99/yr Remote management from Telegram via managed backend trypapatime.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on parental control apps

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $4.99/mo
Device platforms: ios
Screen-time schedules: Yes
App blocking: Yes
Activity reports: Yes
Location tracking: No

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The record

Purpose: PapaTime is an iPhone and iPad parental-control app where a child manages a screen-time budget set by a parent.
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.
Chores and tokens: Optional chores or reading can earn tokens that children redeem for extra screen time.
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.
Parent interface: Parents manage settings and check status through a Telegram bot that accepts plain-English text and voice messages.
Integrations: The product uses Telegram for the parent interface, Apple FamilyControls and DeviceActivity for device restrictions, Firebase for data, and Stripe for subscription billing.
Offline behavior: Active sessions and restrictions work on the device without network access; Telegram changes need connectivity to sync and then apply offline.
Privacy: PapaTime says it does not sell data, run advertising, or access the child’s browsing history, location, messages, microphone, or photo library.
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.
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.
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.
Audience: PapaTime describes itself as designed for families with children roughly aged 6–14.
Limits: PapaTime applies only to the iPhone or iPad where it is installed and cannot see or block iMessage content.
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.
Price from: $3.33/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Parental Control Apps in 2026#15 of 110

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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