The safe YouTube app for kids that parents actually trust
Kivvie shows your child only the channels and playlists you add. No Shorts feed, no comments, and suggested videos can't be tapped. Just the videos and creators you trust, on iOS or Android.
Try Kivvie FreeFree plan. No credit card. iOS and Android.
Why most "kids YouTube apps" do not feel safe
The standard answer is YouTube Kids. It is better than full YouTube, but parents who have spent time inside it know the limits. The algorithm still recommends videos. Shorts are still there. Channels you have never reviewed show up in the feed because the platform decided they were "kid friendly." The bar for what slips through is set by Google, not by you.
The third-party kids apps mostly take the same approach: a curated library, age filters, time limits. They control the box but not what is in it. Parents are left hoping the curation team caught the bad stuff.
Kivvie flips that. You are the curation team. You approve every channel. The app shows that and only that.
What makes Kivvie safer
You approve every channel
Search any public YouTube channel and add it to your child's list. Nothing appears in the app until you do.
No Shorts feed, no comments
There is no Shorts feed, and the comment section is hidden. Shorts stay out of channel feeds and search; parents can add any video to a playlist. When a video ends, nothing else plays.
Your child cannot bypass it
There is no settings menu in the kid app to switch things off. Channel control lives on the parent web dashboard.
What setup looks like on day one
- 1
Install Kivvie on your child's phone or tablet
Available on iOS and Android. The parent web dashboard runs in any browser.
- 2
Sign in with Google on the web dashboard
Standard Google OAuth, scoped to YouTube channel search. We never see your password.
- 3
Approve 3-5 channels and hand the device back
Bluey, Numberblocks, Khan Academy Kids, your local football club. Whatever fits your kid. The app updates in seconds.
Going deeper
Frequently asked questions
Is there a YouTube app that is actually safe for kids?
YouTube Kids is the official option. It disables comments and offers an Approved Content Only mode, but the available channels come from the YouTube Kids catalog. Kivvie lets parents approve any public YouTube channel and keeps the Shorts feed out of the child player, where suggested videos can't be tapped. Compare YouTube Kids and Kivvie.
What makes a kids YouTube app safe?
Three things, in order: (1) the parent picks the channels, not an algorithm; (2) there is no Shorts feed, and when a video ends, nothing else plays; (3) the parent controls the settings, not the child. Kivvie is built around all three. Filters and "approved content" modes do not.
Which devices does Kivvie run on?
Kivvie is available on iOS and Android. The parent dashboard runs in any web browser at kivvie.app.
Is Kivvie free?
Yes, the free plan covers 1 child profile and 5 channels you choose. That is enough to try the app and see how the whitelist approach feels. Paid plans add more child profiles and channels. See pricing.
A YouTube your kid can actually be on
2 minutes to set up. No credit card. Only the channels you approve.
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