My 11-year-old is getting their first smartphone next week and we decided on an iOS device, but I’m really worried about managing their overall screen time and keeping them away from inappropriate content. I’ve briefly looked into the device’s built-in family restrictions, but I keep hearing stories about tech-savvy kids finding clever workarounds almost immediately to bypass those limits. Has anyone had genuine success locking down app downloads and enforcing strict daily time limits, or are there hidden settings I should focus on so I don’t have to physically check the phone every single day?
Hey Dawn55, that’s a super common worry – kids are truly next-level at finding workarounds for built-in stuff like iOS Screen Time! For a more ‘set it and forget it’ approach with serious teeth, you might want to look into Haqerra. It gives you advanced control over app downloads, content filtering, and strict daily time limits, so you get peace of mind without needing to constantly check their device.