Screen Time, App Safety & Industry Analysis

Some questions don't belong to an age. How much screen time is too much? Which apps are safe, and how can you tell before you download? Why does every kids' app suddenly want a subscription? This page collects our research and guides on exactly those cross-cutting questions.

The short version of our position: screens aren't the enemy, but the business models behind many kids' apps are. Ads, dark patterns, data collection, and drip-fed subscriptions shape how apps get designed — usually against your kid's attention and your wallet. Knowing the patterns makes them easy to spot.

Start with the screen-time guide if you want the full picture, or jump straight to the app-safety and subscription pieces below when you need a quick answer to a specific worry.