You can't protect what you can't see.
Some of the apps on your child's phone are built to stay out of sight — disguised as calculators, made to leave no trace, named so they tell you nothing. Device Nanny shows you everything that's actually installed on the phone, in plain language.
Most parents are guessing.
Not because they're careless. Because the phone doesn't make it easy.
An app can hide in plain sight, wear a different name, or quietly disappear before a phone check and reappear after. A glance at the home screen was never going to catch that. The tools kids use to stay invisible are the same ones that matter most to see.
Simple visibility. Better decisions.
Scan the device
Connect your child's device and run a one-time scan. Device Nanny identifies every app installed, including those that may be hidden or disguised.
Understand each app
Every app is automatically sorted into plain categories and explained — what it does, how kids typically use it, and why it might be on the device.
Make informed decisions
With clarity comes confidence. Decide what's appropriate for your family and have better conversations about digital safety with your child.
Everything you need to see clearly
Device Nanny turns a confusing list of apps into clear, plain-language information — no technical expertise required.
Hidden App Detection
Identifies vault apps, disguised calculators, and other apps designed to evade parental oversight.
Automatic Categorization
Every app is sorted into clear categories like Social, Gaming, Messaging, or Educational so you understand at a glance.
Plain-Language Explanations
Get clear descriptions of what each app does, how kids typically use it, and what to look out for.
Privacy-First Design
Device Nanny reads app data only. It never accesses messages, photos, browsing history, or personal content.
On-Demand Scanning
Run a scan whenever you choose. No background monitoring, no constant alerts, no surveillance.
Conversation Starters
Visibility leads to understanding. Use what you learn to have better, more informed conversations with your child.
Visibility, not surveillance.
It's the same instinct you already trust in the real world: you want to know where your kid is hanging out — but not stand in the corner listening to what they're saying. Device Nanny works the same way. It tells you what's on the phone. It sees what an app really is, not what it's pretending to be — then sorts everything into plain categories and flags the ones worth a closer look.
No Message Reading
We never access texts, DMs, emails, or any private communications.
No Location Tracking
Device Nanny never tracks GPS, location history, or movements.
No Background Monitoring
We don't run in the background or send ongoing alerts.
App Data Only
We read app package data to identify what's installed. That's it.
Device Nanny is different
| Parental Controls | Device Nanny | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary function | Manages usage | Inspects device |
| Ease of use | Requires setup | Works immediately |
| Hidden app detection | Easily bypassed | Bypass-resistant |
| Monitoring style | Ongoing | On-demand |
Built by parents. For parents.
We started Device Nanny out of the same frustration a lot of parents feel: kids live on their phones, and parents are left with no real idea what's actually on them. Device Nanny is the tool we wished existed. Visibility without surveillance. Information without invasion.
The usual parental control apps felt invasive — and somehow still left us in the dark about what apps were really there. We wanted something simpler. Something that just helps you see what's on the phone, so you can have a real conversation about it.
Built with love by parents who understand the challenges of raising kids in a digital world.
Common questions
Everything you need to know about Device Nanny.
Device Nanny is here
Parents are already running their first scans and seeing their children's phones clearly — every app, in plain language. Leave your email and we'll send you everything you need to get started: how it works, what you'll need, and how to run your first scan.
Because digital parenting shouldn't come with blind spots.