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