Raising Digital Citizens
We help parents guiding their kids for a safer digital life. We do it by curate and review apps and products deemed safe to use for kids and youth.
Recommended apps
Gaming
ABCya
Teacher-tested educational games for elementary students widely used in US schools with premium ad-free option.
- ✓ Teacher-tested
- ✓ School-approved
- ✓ Premium ad-free
- ✓ Educational games
Prodigy Math
Standards-aligned math game with parent and teacher tools used in schools worldwide.
- ✓ Standards-aligned
- ✓ Parent tools
- ✓ EdTech awards
- ✓ School adoption
Adventure Academy
Moderated educational MMO game for older kids with parent controls and award-winning educational content.
- ✓ Parent controls
- ✓ Moderated environment
- ✓ Educational MMO
- ✓ No ads
Education
ABCmouse
Comprehensive curriculum-based learning platform for young children covering reading, math, science, and art with no open social features.
- ✓ No ads
- ✓ Curriculum-based
- ✓ Progress tracking
- ✓ kidSAFE+ certified
BrainPOP
Curriculum videos and quizzes with no open social features, covering all core subjects for elementary and middle school.
- ✓ Curriculum videos
- ✓ No social features
- ✓ EdTech awards
- ✓ Quiz system
Lingokids
Ad-free playlearning platform teaching languages and life skills with dedicated parental area and kidSAFE certification.
- ✓ Ad-free
- ✓ Parental area
- ✓ kidSAFE+ certified
- ✓ Language learning
Reading
HOMER Learn & Grow
Ad-free reading and skills development app with parent dashboard designed by educators for early learners.
- ✓ Parent-controlled
- ✓ Spending limits
- ✓ Task management
- ✓ Fintech awards
Epic! Kids Books
Curated digital library with thousands of books for kids with no open chat features and safe reading profiles.
- ✓ Parent-controlled
- ✓ Spending limits
- ✓ Task management
- ✓ Fintech awards
Reading Eggs
Structured phonics program with progress tracking designed to teach children to read systematically.
- ✓ Parent-controlled
- ✓ Spending limits
- ✓ Task management
- ✓ Fintech awards
Creativity
Night Zookeeper
Moderated creative writing community where kids can develop writing skills in a safe, encouraging environment.
- ✓ Moderated community
- ✓ Creative writing
- ✓ Education awards
- ✓ Safe environment
Yousician
Guided music learning with no open chat features, perfect for kids learning instruments.
- ✓ Music learning
- ✓ No chat
- ✓ App awards
- ✓ Multiple instruments
Skoove
Piano lessons with progress tracking in a safe, self-paced learning environment.
- ✓ Piano lessons
- ✓ Progress tracking
- ✓ Self-paced
- ✓ App awards
Money Skills
Greenlight
Allowance and debit card app teaching kids about chores, savings, and investing with parental controls.
- ✓ Parent-controlled
- ✓ Spending limits
- ✓ Task management
- ✓ Fintech awards
BusyKid
Allowance and debit card app teaching kids about chores, savings, and investing with parental controls.
- ✓ Parent-controlled
- ✓ Spending limits
- ✓ Task management
- ✓ Fintech awards
Go Henry
Parent-controlled kids' debit card for teaching money management with spending limits and task features.
- ✓ Parent-controlled
- ✓ Spending limits
- ✓ Task management
- ✓ Fintech awards
Parental Controls
Bark
Comprehensive parental control with AI alerts, web filtering, and monitoring for online safety.
- ✓ AI alerts
- ✓ Web filter
- ✓ Monitoring
- ✓ Bark Phone option
Qustodio
Comprehensive parental controls with detailed reports and screen time management across all devices.
- ✓ Comprehensive controls
- ✓ Detailed reports
- ✓ Screen time
- ✓ PCMag awards
Net Nanny
Longstanding parental control brand with content filtering, screen time limits, and alert features.
- ✓ Content filter
- ✓ Screen time
- ✓ Alerts
- ✓ Longstanding brand
Get educated
GUIDE – How to keep an safe online precence
Allowance and debit card app teaching kids about chores, savings, and investing with parental controls.
Under 5s Online activity can offer children under 5 opportunities to learn through exploration, play and social interaction. It can also help develop their digital literacy and learning. But there may be risks if they use connected devices without supervision or for extended periods of time. Your child may accidentally come across content not designed for children, be exposed to potential contact with strangers and miss out on physical activity. You can find more information in the eSafety Early Years – Online safety for under 5s. For ways to start conversations about online safety and difficult topics
About Safe Apps for Children
Safe Apps for Children is dedicated to helping families navigate the digital world with confidence. In a time when children are surrounded by screens, apps, and online platforms, our mission is simple: to make it easier for parents, caregivers, and educators to find digital experiences that are truly safe, age-appropriate, and beneficial for children.
We carefully review and evaluate apps, games, and digital tools designed for kids, with a strong focus on:
- Online safety and privacy
- Age-appropriate content
- Educational value
- Healthy screen habits
- Ad transparency and in-app purchases
Our goal is to remove the guesswork for families. Instead of scrolling through endless app stores and social media recommendations, parents can come to one trusted place for clear, independent guidance.
Safe Apps for Children is built on the belief that technology should support childhood, not replace it. When used well, digital tools can encourage creativity, learning, communication, and curiosity — but only when they are designed with children's best interests at heart.
We work toward a future where:
- Children are protected online
- Parents are informed and empowered
- Developers are encouraged to create safer, smarter products
Above all, we put children first — their safety, their development, and their right to explore the digital world without harm.
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