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Apple Screen Time, with a more visible family rhythm.

Apple provides the system boundary. PaceOut adds a calm visual pace ring and sync-aware family actions so children can see what is happening before the next limit or transition.

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Free to download
Quick 2-min setup
No card required

Requires iOS 17.0+ on iPhone & iPad · watchOS 10.0+ for Apple Watch

PaceOut child pace ring showing remaining time on iPhone

Start with what already works

Apple Screen Time may already be enough for your family.

Apple's built-in tools can set app limits, downtime and family permissions. PaceOut is not a bypass or replacement for Apple's enforcement framework. It is an additional family experience for parents who want the daily pace to be easier for children to see.

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Need	Apple Screen Time	PaceOut Experience
Set system boundaries	Apple's system controls and permissions.	Uses Apple's official Family Controls technology.
Make remaining time visible	Depends on the Apple Screen Time surfaces and settings used.	A child-facing pace ring and named states.
Family actions	Apple family controls and device settings.	Parent plan, requests and Premium actions when devices sync.
Privacy boundary	Apple's platform and family settings.	Broad categories and Apple-provided opaque tokens; no app names, URLs or messages.
Who should choose it?	Families happy with Apple's built-in controls.	Families who want a calmer, more visual daily rhythm alongside Apple.

Free to start · Add family tools when needed

Simple, transparent family options.

PaceOut starts completely free for one child. When routines diverge or your family grows, Premium unlocks advanced sync-aware tools.

Free Plan

£0 / year

Core visual daily pacing for one child profile.

1 child device profile
Visual daily pacing ring & named states
Apple Family Controls category selection
Bedtime wind-down window
Secure device pairing via iCloud / QR code

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Premium

Premium optional annual subscription

Approximately 83p/month · complete family tools for up to 5 children.

Everything included in Free
Up to 5 child profiles managed from 1 parent iPhone
Remote Pause when devices sync
Remote Add Time (+15 minutes)
7-day pace history, trends & evening summaries
Scheduled pause plans & split bedtimes
Apple Watch complications, widget & Siri Shortcuts

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Key Principles

Designed for calm, clarity, and privacy.

Visual Rhythm

Visible before the boundary

Children can see their pace and a named state instead of relying on an abrupt cutoff surprise at the end of the day.

Apple Framework

Privacy-first by design

PaceOut manages time boundaries with opaque tokens without turning into message, browser, or location surveillance.

Flexible Growth

Built for modern families

Free supports one child and core pacing. Premium adds up to 5 profiles, remote time requests, Apple Watch, and split routines.

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Parents set the plan. Kids see their pace.

PaceOut creates a calmer, clearer family experience using Apple's official Family Controls technology.

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Questions, answered plainly

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about how PaceOut works alongside Apple's built-in Family Controls.

Does PaceOut replace Apple Screen Time?

No. PaceOut works with Apple's Family Controls technology and adds a visual family pacing experience. It does not bypass Apple's system boundary.

Is PaceOut a monitoring or surveillance app?

No. PaceOut uses broad categories and Apple-provided opaque tokens. It does not read or store specific app names, browsing history or private messages.

What is free in PaceOut?

Free supports one child profile, core daily pacing, category selection, basic bedtime wind-down and secure device pairing. Premium adds family tools including up to five child profiles.