Android · Screen time & parental control

Grounded
Parental control.

Local and remote parental control in one app: app limits, tasks, location and approved listening. Our next release adds camera sharing, view-only screen sharing and clearer Kids navigation.

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Next release: 1.5.0Camera and screen sharing arrive after Google Play approval and rollout. Existing app limits, remote controls, location and listening remain available.

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Parental controls
Grounded blocking Chrome with countdown
22:00 — 08:00
Auto schedule
Local and remote parental control

Local and remote.
One parental hub.

The Parental tab brings local controls and linked child devices together. Remote supervision is exclusively for parents or legal guardians supervising their own children, never for secretly monitoring adults.

Link your child's device

Pair the parent and child phones with a code. Use Local for a shared device, or Remote to manage each linked child's Android device from your own phone.

The same blocking modes

Choose apps installed on the child device. Manage Blocking, Timing and Frequency groups, including schedules. Basic remote blocking includes one group with default settings; paid add-ons unlock unlimited groups and custom settings.

Tasks and extra time

Assign homework, reading or chores remotely. Review completion and approve extra screen time or an earlier end to blocking. Children see their tasks and rewards in Kids mode.

Location and stay history

With child-device approval and Android permissions, see the latest reported location, accuracy and update time. Explore a rolling 30-day history of places where the phone was observed for more than 30 minutes. Stop sharing or delete history at any time.

Approved one-way listening

Listen after separate approval on the child device. Approval lasts until disabled in Kids mode. Visible Grounded notices and Stop controls remain available. Live audio is not recorded; listening pauses when calls or other apps need the child's microphone.

Camera sharing - next release

View the linked child's front or rear camera after separate approval on that device. Approval lasts until disabled. Approved background readiness keeps the camera idle until a request arrives, with visible notices and Stop controls. No recording.

View-only screen sharing - next release

Request a view of the child's whole screen. The child accepts each session and approves Android's sharing dialog. No remote taps, typing or recording. Protected content can appear blank; locking the screen ends sharing.

Clearer family views - next release

Kids mode separates My apps, Sharing and Device. Parents manage each child through Limits, Connect and Device. Access history is available from the toolbar; active sharing and Stop controls stay visible.

One shared credit balance

Listening, camera-only and screen sharing use 1 credit per minute; camera with listening uses 2 credits per minute. The Parental add-on or All Add-ons bundle unlocks sharing; credits are separate. Billing starts after connection, and sharing stops when time or credits run out. Eligible bundle referrals award both parents 15 credits.

The Parental add-on covers local and remote parental features and is included in the all-add-ons bundle. Referral awards are once per invited account, subject to eligibility checks, monthly limits and refund reversal.

Background sharing and approved listening depend on permissions, connectivity, battery restrictions and a powered-on device. Force-stopping the app may prevent operation until it is reopened. Grounded is not an emergency service. Maps use OpenStreetMap with attribution.

How it works

Three ways to block, one for every kind of distraction.

Group your apps however makes sense — social, news, games — then pick the rule that fits the habit you're trying to change. Mix and match across groups.

01 / Blocking

On demand,
by the minute.

Start a focus block for a chosen duration. Early unblocking follows your configured parental approval and credit rules.

Example Block social apps for 30 minutes while you write.
02 / Timing

A daily budget,
then locked.

2hUSED · 0h LEFT

Allow apps for a daily allowance. Once the budget is spent, they stay blocked until midnight resets the clock.

Example 2 hours of YouTube per day, then it's gone.
03 / Frequency

After too many
opens, a pause.

12345

Block apps after you've opened them too many times. Catches the doom-scroll loop before it has a chance to settle in.

Example Block TikTok for 30 min after 5 opens.

Automatic schedule

Set a daily window (e.g. 22:00 → 08:00) and blocking activates without you having to remember.

Parent-approved tasks

Set chores or homework as tasks. When you mark them complete, your child gets reduced block time or extra budget on their timing groups.

Parental controls

Protect local controls with a PIN and manage linked child devices from the Remote view.

Reliable in the background

Visible foreground services support approved background features. Availability still depends on Android permissions, battery settings and network connectivity.

Group your apps your way

Bundle apps into named groups — "Social," "News & doomscroll," "Games" — and apply the right rule to each. Edit them whenever the habit shifts.

Screenshots show the current Google Play version. The new parental features are described above.

A look inside

Five screens, one calm system.

Real screenshots — groups, the block screen, parent-approved tasks, the new-group flow, and the add-ons tier.

Groups screen with Late Night Block, YouTube Limit, TikTok Frequency and Games Weekend
Block screen showing Chrome blocked with countdown
Tasks screen — kids earn it, parents approve it
New group form with Blocking, Timing and Frequency tabs
Add-ons screen with bundle and individual options
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Your groups

3 active · 1 paused
SocialTiming · 1h 30m / day
ON
News & feedsFrequency · 5 opens
2 / 5
GamesBlocking · until 21:00
ON
ShoppingTiming · 30m / day
OFF
+ new group
Grounded blocked screen with countdown
11:39

Lia's tasks

Approve to adjust her block time
Approved today
2 / 4tasks
Math homework
−15m
Tidy room
+30m
Read 20 pages
+15m
Walk the dog
−10m
Practice piano
+20m
Available now

One tap away.
Free to try.

Download Grounded from Google Play. Camera and screen sharing arrive in the next release after approval and rollout.

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Privacy by design

Your habits are your business.

Remote features need data to travel between devices. Location and listening are separately approved, visible and stoppable; our privacy policy explains what is collected and retained.

Read the full privacy policy
Data used for your controls Account, app usage and blocking settings are synchronised with our server to operate your controls.
No ads or sale of personal data Grounded is supported by optional subscriptions and credit purchases. Personal data is not sold.
Optional, visible child supervision Location sharing and listening require approval on the child device, with visible notices and stop controls.
Delete your account in one tap Delete live account data in the app. Our privacy policy explains restricted backups and anti-abuse records.
Android App Blocker

The app blocker that stays on.

Grounded is an Android app blocker built to hold the line. Unlike system timers you can dismiss with a tap, Grounded uses a foreground service that keeps blocking active even when your screen is off. Block distracting apps — Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, games — with a hard lock, a daily time budget, or a frequency cap.

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Screen Time Limits

Daily app limits that actually stick.

Set daily app allowances and block selected apps when their budget is spent. Parent-approved tasks can add time; early unblocking follows the configured rules. Android permissions and battery settings are required for enforcement.

Download on Google Play →
Parental Screen Time Controls

Screen time for kids, earned not given.

Set local screen-time rules with a PIN, or assign tasks to linked child devices and approve extra time remotely.

Download on Google Play →

Questions about Grounded

What does Grounded do?

Grounded combines local and remote parental control, app limits, tasks, optional location sharing and approved one-way listening. The next release adds approved camera sharing and view-only screen sharing.

Do parents and children need different apps?

No. The same Grounded app has parent and child modes. Remote control uses a linked child profile and device; local control applies rules to the phone you are using.

Is parental control free?

Basic remote blocking allows one group with default settings. Parental or All Add-ons unlocks paid parental features. Listening, camera-only and screen sharing cost 1 credit per minute; camera with listening costs 2. Credits are purchased separately.

Can sharing be used without approval?

No. Location, listening and camera require separate child-device approval and Android permissions. Screen sharing needs approval for every session. Grounded notices identify sharing and provide Stop controls. Background availability depends on Android, connectivity and battery settings.

How long is location history kept?

Location history covers a rolling 30 days. The map shows places where the child device stayed for more than 30 minutes. Location sharing is optional and can be disabled on the child device.

Which features are in the next release?

Camera sharing, view-only screen sharing and the redesigned family views are coming in 1.5.0 after Google Play approval and rollout. Current users can continue using their existing version.

Ready to take it
for a quiet spin?

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