Screenbuddy
Grow healthier screen habits
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
ScreenBuddy helps kids build healthier digital habits through a playful pet companion, while giving parents calm, practical insight into their child’s digital world. Children care for their pet by checking in on their mood, logging screen time, reflecting on content, and completing fun online safety challenges. As they build positive habits, their pet grows with them. Designed for children aged 6 to 17, ScreenBuddy is built on the Blended Citizens Framework, supporting four key digital life skills:
• Identity Helping children think about who they are becoming online
• Connection Supporting emotional awareness and healthy relationships
• Action Encouraging more intentional screen use
• Cyber Hygiene Teaching practical online safety skills like privacy, scams, passwords, misinformation, and consent Features for kids
• Morning and evening mood check-ins
• Screen time logging across categories
• Content reflections on videos, games, and apps
• Daily pet care activities
• Age-appropriate safety quests
• XP, rewards, and pet evolution Features for parents
• Secure parent dashboard with PIN access
• Mood trends and screen time insights
• Recent reflections and conversation starters
• A calm, practical way to start meaningful conversations about digital life Built for families
• No third-party data sharing
• Research-informed and age-appropriate
• Designed to support connection first, not control first
ScreenBuddy is created by The Blended Citizens Project, an Australian research-based initiative helping families raise kind, safe, and thoughtful digital citizens in a blended world. It is designed to support healthier habits, stronger conversations, and more confident digital parenting.
Terms of Use: https://www.blendedcitizensproject.com.au/screenbuddy-terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.blendedcitizensproject.com.au/screenbuddy-privacy-policy
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Updated screenshots + ui bug fixes
The developer, Cathryn Horvat, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Cathryn Horvat
- Size
- 123.1 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 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, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Parental Controls
Contains
Advertising
- Copyright
- © 2026 Blended Citizens Project