WatchSafe: YouTube for Kids

Crucible Lab LLC

In-app purchases

About this app

Take control of what your kids watch on YouTube.
Only approved videos. No algorithm surprises.

WatchSafe is a parental control app designed for families who want safe YouTube viewing without unpredictable recommendations. Instead of reacting to content after it appears, WatchSafe prevents unwanted videos before they ever show up.

🔒 PARENTAL CONTROL FOR YOUTUBE

WatchSafe gives parents full control over YouTube viewing:

• Approve videos, channels, and playlists
• Kids can only watch what you allow
• No algorithm-driven recommendations
• No content drift over time

🚫 BLOCK SHORTS & ADDICTIVE CONTENT

• Disable Shorts completely
• Prevent endless scrolling
• Reduce short-form video exposure

⏱️ SCREEN TIME & SCHEDULES

• Daily screen time limits
• Bedtime and school-time restrictions
• Custom schedules by day and time

👨‍👩‍👧 MULTIPLE CHILD PROFILES

• Individual profiles per child
• Different rules for each child
• Age-appropriate controls

📊 MONITORING & REPORTS

• Watch history tracking
• Daily and weekly reports
• Real-time activity visibility

🎓 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

• Track learning-focused viewing
• Set educational goals
• Encourage better content habits

🔐 SAFE & SECURE

• COPPA compliant
• PIN and password protection
• Built with child privacy in mind

💳 SUBSCRIPTION

WatchSafe requires a subscription to unlock full functionality.
Pricing is clearly shown in the app before purchase.

• Control: core parental control features
• Control+: advanced features and additional profiles

📺 YOUTUBE INTEGRATION

WatchSafe works with YouTube’s official player and public API to allow parents to search, preview, and approve content.

Ads may appear unless paired with YouTube Premium.

👨‍👩‍👧 BUILT FOR FAMILIES

WatchSafe is built by parents, for parents who want a safer and more intentional video experience for their children.

What’s new

• Fixed an issue where the purchase button could hang indefinitely without completing
• Fixed subscription tier not updating correctly after purchase on some Android devices
• Improved reliability of subscription status syncing
• Bug fixes and performance improvements