Fair doesn't mean the same
A twelve-year-old boy needs different freedoms than a seven-year-old girl. To children, that can quickly feel unfair. It helps to tie differences openly to age: When you're twelve, you'll get more time too.
Shared and individual rules
| The same for everyone | Different by age |
|---|---|
| No phones during meals | Daily screen time |
| Phones spend the night outside the kids' bedrooms | Time of Downtime in the evening |
| New apps are requested | Age ratings for apps and games |
| No purchases without discussing them first | Access to social networks |
Tips from everyday family life
- Involve older siblings as role models instead of making them supervisors
- Plan shared media time, such as a family movie on the weekend
- Resolve conflicts about devices after screen time, not in front of the screen
- Adjust rules on birthdays: a good occasion that's easy to understand
Multiple children in Kydly
- Up to four child profiles per Kydly family
- Separate rules, zones and requests for each child
- Family overview where you select the respective child
- The first child profile is free; additional children require Premium
- One purchase applies to the whole Kydly family
Each child needs their own iPhone with iOS 18 or later and their own Apple Account in your Apple Family Sharing group.
Frequently asked questions
How many children can I manage in Kydly?
Up to four children per Kydly family. The first child profile is free; additional children require Premium.
Does Kydly cost extra per child?
No. Kydly Monthly or Lifetime applies to the whole Kydly family.
Can siblings have different rules?
Yes. Rules, zones and requests are managed individually for each child.
Get to know Kydly
Try Kydly first with sample data in the demo, or download the app. The basic features for one parent and the first child are free.
Sources and further information
This guide is published by the provider of the Kydly app. It does not replace individual legal, medical or educational advice. Information about Kydly describes the app as of the date stated; the Privacy Policy, the Terms of Use and the terms Apple displays before purchase are binding. Legal documents (privacy policy, terms of use, legal notice) are available in German and English.