VidCove
Safe YouTube App for Kids
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
YouTube's algorithm decides what your child watches — and it gets it wrong. Inappropriate videos slip through filters. Shorts hijack attention spans. Rabbit holes lead somewhere you'd never approve.
VidCove gives you back control. You choose the YouTube channels. Your child only sees what you've approved. No algorithm. No Shorts. No surprises.
With VidCove, parents can:
• Approve specific YouTube channels for each child
• Block YouTube Shorts entirely
• Enable per-video approval with Strict Mode
• Monitor viewing activity and watch history
• Get AI-powered safety analysis on channels and videos
• Unlimited screen time limits.
• Preview exactly what your child sees before handing over the screen
Children get a calm, focused viewing experience with only the content you trust. Parents get peace of mind.
VidCove also supports Plex media libraries — assign movies and TV shows from your own server to each child for a fully curated screen time experience.
Built by a parent. Built for parents.
VidCove is free to get started with one child and up to 10 channels. VidCove Premium unlocks unlimited children, unlimited channels, Plex streaming, weekly email digests, AI content analysis, and more — with a 7-day free trial.
No ads. No tracking your child. No data collection.
Available on iOS, Android, and the web at vidcove.io.
VidCove is subject to: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What's new in v1.4.0
• Podcasts — kid-safe podcasts as a new content type alongside YouTube and Plex
• Instant library sync — add or remove channels and your kids see it within seconds, no restart
• Smarter Safety Grades, now Shorts-aware so you can see how a channel scores with Shorts on or off
• Grade-before-Add — check any YouTube channel's safety report before you add it
• 80+ newly vetted channels across 4 fresh recommendation packs
• Cleaner Manage Content view for parents
• Screen-time blocks now show kids exactly why playback is paused
• Stability fixes for watch tracking, onboarding, and the parent dashboard
Thanks for trusting VidCove with your family.
The developer, Austin Nichols, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Austin Nichols
- Size
- 108.1 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- This app has an age rating of 4+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
- In-App Controls
Parental Controls
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- VidCove Premium Monthly $7.99
- VidCove Premium Annual $79.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Austin Nichols