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Child Screen Time

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Spec score 6.7 #107 of 107 in Parental control apps

Spec sheet

Purpose
Child Screen Time describes itself as an open-source parental control app for Android that provides screen-time management and digital-wellness tools for families.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Product
Child Screen Time describes itself as an open-source parental control app for Android for screen-time management and digital wellness.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The README directs users to GitHub Issues, Discussions, and the project wiki for support.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project says it is licensed under the MIT License.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Activity reports
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Admin access
Settings are password-protected, and the README lists 3443 as the default admin password and advises changing it for production deployments.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Android requirement
The project lists Android 9.0 (API level 28) or higher as a prerequisite.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Background monitoring
The project describes foreground-service monitoring and WorkManager integration for background resilience.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Data transparency
The README describes the project as open source and says it has no hidden data collection.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Default admin password
The README lists 3443 as the default admin password and advises changing it for production deployments.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Device platforms
androidRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Distribution
The README says automated releases deploy to GitHub Releases and the Amazon Appstore.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
The README describes cloning the repository, building with Gradle, and installing the resulting APK with adb.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Media control
The app can automatically pause videos, games, and music.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Media controls
The app can automatically pause videos, games, and music.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
The app requires Android 9.0 (API 28) or higher and Usage Access permission to function.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Screen blocking
The app creates a fullscreen overlay that it says cannot be bypassed when time limits are reached.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security and privacy
The README describes the project as open source, with transparency and no hidden data collection, and says it uses device-administrator features for tamper resistance.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Setup requirement
Usage Access permission is required for the app to function; the README says the app exits if that permission is denied.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Time allowances
Families can configure daily time allowances and extension credits, including 1-minute and 5-minute options.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Usage tracking
The README describes real-time usage monitoring with minute-by-minute accuracy.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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