Daily & weekend limits
Different limits for school days and weekends, resetting at midnight.
Local-first parental control
Screen time,
agreed.
TimePromise turns daily limits into a calm family agreement: clear time, gentle voice reminders, and a lock screen that doesn't turn into a fight.
- No account needed for local control
- Data stays on the device
- Android 11+
Everything a parent needs
Rules that children can actually understand.
No complicated settings. Set the agreement once, and TimePromise quietly keeps it.
Sessions with breaks
2 × 20 minutes, with a forced break in between. Or one daily allowance.
Bedtime windows
The tablet rests at 21:30. No debate, no negotiating at the door.
Per-app limits
Cap one app without locking everything else. Great for video apps.
Your own voice
Record “time's up” in your voice. It plays twice, clearly, at the right moment.
Remote console
Check today's usage, send a message or add time from your phone.
Two-minute setup
Install, agree, hand over.
Install on the tablet
Open TimePromise and follow the short guide. No computer, no factory reset.
Set the promise
Choose daily limits, bedtime and app limits. Add a PIN and a voice reminder.
Hand it over
The timer runs quietly. When time is up, the lock screen takes over.
Optional remote
A quiet line to home.
Pair the tablet with the parent console using an 8-character device code or QR. See today's usage, change the agreement, send a message or a voice note — without walking into the room.
- Add time or unlock this screen only
- Send text and voice messages both ways
- Change rules and see a 7-day report
- Works offline: local rules always win
Local-first by design
Your family's data is not a product.
TimePromise works entirely on the device. No ads, no tracking, no account required. The optional remote console only syncs usage, rules and messages — never recordings or the parent PIN.
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Get started
Put the promise on the tablet.
Android 11 and above. Side-load the APK, follow the guide, and you're done.
Questions
A few things parents ask.
Does TimePromise need an account or the internet?
No. The local app works without an account or network. The remote console is optional and only needs a connection when you use it.
Can my child uninstall it or bypass the lock?
TimePromise uses Android's accessibility service and device admin to keep the lock in place and make uninstalling harder. No consumer app can be unbreakable on every ROM; more hardening is available with Device Owner on a reset device.
How do I pair the parent console?
On the tablet: Parent center → Scan & bind. Show the 8-character device code or QR. In the console, scan it or type the code.
Are voice recordings uploaded?
No. Voice reminders stay on the tablet. Voice messages in the parent chat are uploaded for delivery and are only accessible with the family account.
What happens when time runs out?
A full-screen lock appears. The child can call a parent, listen to the recorded reminder again, or send a message asking for more time.