PaceOut is a family screen-time pacing app for iPhone and iPad. Parents set a daily rhythm and children see how much time is left before the next transition.

Family screen time for iPhone & iPad

Parents set the plan. Kids see their pace.

Q: Which Apple devices are supported?

PaceOut requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone and iPad. A companion Apple Watch experience requires watchOS 10 or later.

Q: How long does setup take?

The current product experience is designed to get a family started in about two minutes: set the plan, choose broad categories, set a bedtime window, and pair the child device.

PaceOut gives children a clear pace ring and wrap-up warnings. Parents set the plan, and everyone sees what comes next.

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5.0 on the App Store iPhone · iPad · Apple Watch

PaceOut parent dashboard showing a daily screen-time rhythm — Parent sets the plan. Child sees the pace.

Parent sets the plan. Child sees the pace.

Make the next transition visible.

PaceOut gives both sides of the family the same simple rhythm to follow.

PaceOut parent Pace Plan screen with categories, allowance, and warning settings

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Set the rhythm
Choose categories, a daily allowance, and a bedtime wind-down window.
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Show what is left
The child sees a clear pace ring and a predictable signal before time runs out.
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Adjust together
When plans change, parents and children have a shared next step instead of a surprise.

The plan stays visible on both sides.

Three core moments keep the family aligned without turning screen time into a daily negotiation.

PaceOut parent Pace Plan screen — **Set the plan**Choose broad categories, daily allowance, and bedtime wind-down in one parent view.

**Set the plan**Choose broad categories, daily allowance, and bedtime wind-down in one parent view.

A visible pace window

The day has a shape children can follow.

PaceOut keeps the language simple as the day changes: on pace, winding down, or taking a calm break. The child sees what comes next instead of meeting a sudden cutoff.

On paceSee the remaining allowance and move through the day.
Winding downGet a clear cue before the next boundary.
Calm breakMake the pause explicit and predictable.

PaceOut child Wind Down screen showing a clear transition cue — Wind Down · a clear next step

Private where it counts.

Parents choose broad categories with Apple Family Controls. App selections stay on the child device, and family state syncs through Apple CloudKit.

No app names or browsing history.Exact selections stay on the child device.
No ads. No data selling.PaceOut is built for a family routine, not an audience profile.
Built for everyday family life.One child is free. Premium supports up to five child profiles when your family needs more.

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PaceOut Family Overview showing connected family pace states

A clear view of the day.

Explore a small set of real PaceOut screens. Parent, child, Watch, and widget surfaces each keep their own job.

PaceOut parent dashboard showing daily screen-time rhythm — Dashboard - daily pace at a glance

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Parent Dashboard

The parent view keeps the daily rhythm, family status, and next actions in one place.

Start free. Add more when you need it.

Download PaceOut free and begin with one child. Premium is an optional annual upgrade for growing family routines.

Free

One child, the core rhythm

£0 to download

One child profile
Daily allowance pacing
Broad category selection
Basic bedtime wind-down
Family device pairing

Download free

Premium

More room for the whole family

Optional annual subscription

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Up to five child profiles
Remote pause and add time
History, scheduled pauses, and split bedtimes
Daily summaries
Apple Watch complications and Siri Shortcuts

See Premium in the app

Questions parents ask first.

Short answers on setup, plans, privacy, and Apple device support.

Is PaceOut free to download?

Yes. The Free plan supports one child with core daily pacing, category selection, a basic bedtime wind-down window, and device pairing. Premium is optional.

What does Premium add?

Premium adds up to five child profiles, remote pause and add-time actions, 7-day history, scheduled pauses, split bedtimes, daily summaries, Apple Watch complications, and Siri Shortcuts.

Does PaceOut see which apps my child uses?

Parents choose broad categories with Apple Family Controls. App selections stay on the child device. PaceOut does not collect app names, browsing history, URLs, or private messages.

Which Apple devices are supported?

PaceOut requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone and iPad. The companion Apple Watch experience requires watchOS 10 or later.

How long does setup take?

The current experience is designed to get a family started in about two minutes: set the plan, choose broad categories, set a bedtime window, and pair the child device.

How does PaceOut handle transitions?

PaceOut gives the child a visible daily allowance and a predictable wind-down cue. Parents can review the agreed plan and make a supported adjustment when the family needs one.

Can my child ask for more time?

Yes. PaceOut Premium lets a child send a request that a parent can review from their own device. Supported changes update when paired devices sync.

Does PaceOut need permission?

Yes. PaceOut uses Apple's Family Controls framework and parents approve access during setup.

Can I manage more than one child?

The Free plan supports one child profile. Premium supports up to five child profiles in the current parent app.

Does PaceOut replace Apple Screen Time?

PaceOut is built with Apple Family Controls to add a visible daily rhythm, pacing, and family planning around supported Screen Time features.

Give the next moment a little more room.

Download PaceOut free and start with a daily rhythm your family can see.