A kids video timer for iPhone & iPad
Screen time can end
without the surprise.
Gentle Bye helps parents choose the videos, set one clear limit, and guide a calm, predictable transition to what comes next.
- No account
- No ads
- Parent selected
A softer landing
Why it feels hard
The difficult part isn't pressing play.
It's knowing how play ends.
“One more video” turns into a negotiation when the stopping point feels sudden or keeps moving. Gentle Bye gives the session a shape a child can understand: what we're watching, how long we have, and what happens next.
How it works
A clear beginning, middle, and goodbye.
Parents set up the session. Children get a predictable experience.
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01
Choose together
Search for public YouTube videos or paste a link. Review the choices and arrange up to 20 videos.
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02
Set one limit
Choose a total viewing time—not a new decision after every video—and name the activity that comes next.
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03
Transition gently
Final reminders prepare the child. When time is up, playback pauses and the goodbye moment begins.
Parent-led by design
You choose the content.
Gentle Bye holds the boundary.
Gentle Bye is a transition tool, not an automatic babysitter or a content recommendation service. A parent selects every video and starts each session.
- Strict SafeSearch is used for video search
- Parent controls are protected with biometrics or a simple challenge
- No child profile, name, email, or password is required
Automated filters are not perfect. Parents should review every video before adding it.
We have ten minutes, then it's drawing time.
Good to know
Questions parents ask
Straight answers about how Gentle Bye works.
What is Gentle Bye?
Gentle Bye is an iPhone and iPad app that helps a parent choose public YouTube videos, set one total viewing limit, and prepare a child for a calm transition when the session ends.
Does it require an account?
No. Gentle Bye does not require a name, email address, or password. The app uses an anonymous installation identifier to operate sessions.
Does it decide what my child watches?
No. A parent searches for, reviews, and selects every video. Search uses YouTube's strict SafeSearch setting, but parents remain responsible for choosing appropriate content.
How do parents leave Kids Mode?
Parent controls use Face ID or Touch ID. If biometric authentication is unavailable or canceled, Gentle Bye provides a simple addition challenge for the parent.
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