KytePhone turns any Android into a kids-friendly phone
Kytephone turns any Android into a safe kid
KytePhone turns any Android into a kids-friendly phone launched on March 23, 2012 with 166 votes, #8 of 340 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.
In plain words
KytePhone is an Android app that transforms any Android device into a child-safe phone. It includes parental controls such as SMS and call blocking to prevent cyberbullying, GPS tracking to locate children, and screen time management for games and apps. The app features a Kid Mode interface that children cannot exit but can customize. Parents can stay connected with their child while maintaining security and control over device usage.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Javascript appeared to be disabled in your browser. To operate properly this site requires javascript. Please enable javascript to continue using the site. Be a responsible parent. Kytephone lets you stay connected with your child wherever you are. Protect your child from cyber bullying with Kytephone's SMS and call blocker. Feel secure knowing that you can find your child with Kytephone's free GPS tracker feature. Limit your child's screen time by setting time limits for games and managing your child's apps. Kid Mode interface. Kid's cannot get out of it, but they can customize the interface. Kytephone's Parent Dashboard. Access it from any mobilefrom kytephone.com
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