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Kaizen Timer

The simplest way to manage your child's screen time. Set a timer, hand over the phone, and it locks automatically when time is up. Only a parent with the PIN can unlock it.

Free to use (up to 14 min) PIN-protected No ads No tracking

How It Works

Three steps. That's it.

Set the Time

Choose how long your child can use the phone - from 1 minute to 23 hours. Toggle "Mute media sound" if you want videos and games silenced when time is up.

Hand Over the Phone

Press "Start Screen Time" and give the phone to your child. The timer runs in the background even if they switch apps.

Phone Locks Automatically

When time runs out, a full-screen overlay locks the phone. Only a parent with the correct PIN can unlock it or close the app.

Everything Parents Need

Full-Screen Lock

When time is up, a system-level overlay covers the entire screen. Your child can't dismiss it, switch apps, or use the phone.

Dual PIN Protection

PIN 1 unlocks the phone and lets you set a new timer. PIN 2 closes the app entirely. Default PINs are customizable in settings.

Time Warnings

Visual warnings at 10 minutes and 3 minutes remaining, so your child knows time is almost up - no surprises.

Mute Media on Time Up

Optionally mute all media sound (music, videos, games) when the timer finishes. Ringtone and alarms are not affected.

Background Service

Timer runs as an Android foreground service with a persistent notification. It keeps ticking even when your child switches apps or locks the screen.

Privacy-First

No ads, no tracking, no data collection from children. The only network call is license validation (for PRO users). 100% safe for kids.

Simple, Fair Pricing

Free for short sessions. Upgrade for unlimited duration.

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  • Timer up to 14 minutes
  • Full-screen lock overlay
  • Dual PIN protection
  • Mute media option
  • Background timer service
  • No ads
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when the timer runs out? +
A full-screen overlay locks the phone completely. Your child cannot dismiss it, switch apps, or use the phone in any way. Only entering the parent PIN will unlock it.
Can my child close the app to bypass the timer? +
The timer runs as a foreground service. Even if the app is removed from recent apps, the timer continues and the lock screen will still appear when time is up.
What's the difference between PIN 1 and PIN 2? +
PIN 1 unlocks the phone and returns to the timer setup screen. PIN 2 closes the app entirely. Default PINs are 1234 and 5678 - change them in Settings.
Does the free version have ads? +
No. There are no ads in any version. The free version is limited to 14-minute sessions. That's the only difference.
What does "Mute media sound" do? +
When enabled, it silences the media/music audio stream when the timer finishes. This affects videos, music, and games. It does NOT mute the ringtone or alarms.
Does the app collect any data from my child? +
No. The app does not collect any personal information from children. The only network call is for license validation (PRO users), which sends a hashed device ID. No contacts, photos, location, or browsing data is ever accessed.
Which Android versions are supported? +
Android 8.0 (Oreo, API 26) and above. This covers virtually all phones in use today.

Ready to take control of screen time?

Download Kaizen Timer and start managing your child's phone use today.