The chat app that lets kids connect while putting parents in complete control.
Children can chat freely with friends and family, while parents stay in full control with different levels of protection depending on how much freedom they’re ready for.
No Smartphone? No Problem.
ChatMinder works on iPads, Android tablets, and any web browser.
Kids can chat safely on the devices they already have.
iPad & iPhones
Works natively on all Apple devices, including iPads and iPhones.
Android Devices
Works natively on all Android devices, including tablets.
Web Browser
Access from any browser on any device — no app install needed.
No phone number or email address required for your child.
How It Works
Three simple steps, which take minutes to complete.
Create your guardian account
Sign up in under a minute — or use your Apple or Google account.
Add a protected profile for your child
Add a protected profile for each child and choose their protection levels.
No phone number or email address required.
Sign them in on their device
Scan a QR code from your account. Works on iOS, Android, or web.
Choose how much freedom to give. Change it as they grow.
Not every child needs the same level of supervision.
ChatMinder has three settings you can switch between at any time.
Guardian Managed
You Control the Circle
You add contacts and create chats on your child’s behalf
Your child cannot accept or send chat invitations
No one enters without you initiating it
Approval Required
They Ask, You Approve
Your child can request new contacts — each needs your approval
Chat invitations are held until you give the green light
Builds social independence with every decision going through you
No Approval Required
Full Freedom, Guardian Oversight
Your child adds contacts and joins chats freely
No approval steps — they manage their own circle
You can still monitor activity without blocking anything
See everything, or just the highlights. You choose.
Message protection settings control what actually gets delivered.
Message Approval
Opt-in to stay in complete control by requiring messages to be reviewed before they are delivered.
Every message can be held until you approve or reject it — nothing gets through without your say.
AI-Powered Analysis
Upgrade to Premium for AI-powered message and conversation analysis.
Define rules to automatically approve safe content, flag borderline messages for your review, and block harmful content.
Chat that doesn’t add pressure.
We’ve removed the features that make messaging stressful — for kids and parents alike.
❌ No read receipts — no blue ticks, no pressure to reply
❌ No last seen — your child’s activity stays private
❌ No online status — present on their own terms, no green dots
❌ No typing indicators — conversations at their own pace, no bubble anxiety
Built with Privacy at its Core
Your child’s data is never sold, profiled, or used for advertising..
Simple, transparent pricing
On Free, you see who your child is chatting with.
On Premium, you see what they’re saying:
Read every message — without ever touching your child’s device
AI message analysis — automatic moderation so you only review what matters
Free
£0/month
always free
- Up to 8 protected users
- Unlimited monitored chats
- Multiple Guardians
- Approve & manage contacts
- Chat creation & invite approvals
- Manual message approvals
- Chat activity & contact history
PREMIUM
Founding Member Price
£1/month
introductory offer · price locked for life
Includes everything in Free, plus:
- Read every message — any conversation, any time
- Shared with all guardians — one subscription covers every guardian of your children
- AI scores every message — Safe / Low / Medium / High risk
- Automatic moderation rules — Allow, Send for Review, or Reject by risk level
- Different rules per conversation — fully trust family chats, or tighten settings for new contacts
- Scales with your family — add more children from just £0.50/month
No credit card required · Cancel any time · Your data stays in the UK · Sign up now and keep this price forever
Reviews
I love the chat between E and J, talking about finishing their books so they can swap them this weekend! So sweet.
— Tim (Dad)
I like being able to see his activity and view unread chats of his, without marking them as viewed.
— Helen (Mum)
It’s as simple to use as WhatsApp with all the features we need, while also refreshing not having to deal with the pressure of read receipts and online visibility!
— Jen (Parent)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Is ChatMinder free?
Yes — ChatMinder has a free tier that includes unlimited monitored chats, up to 8 protected users, contact approvals, and manual message moderation. Premium (from £1/month per child, billed annually) adds AI-powered message analysis, full chat message visibility, and automatic moderation rules.
Does my child need a smartphone or phone number?
No. ChatMinder works on iPads, Android tablets, and any web browser — so children can chat safely on devices they already have, before they ever own a smartphone. No SIM card or phone number required.
What age is ChatMinder designed for?
ChatMinder is designed for children of all ages. There are three supervision levels — Guardian Managed (young children), Approval Required (pre-teens), and Trusted (teens) — so you can match the level of control to your child’s age and maturity, and adjust it as they grow.
How does AI moderation work?
Premium subscribers can enable AI message analysis, which scans each message and assigns a risk score: Safe, Low, Medium, or High. You set the rules — for example, automatically approving safe messages, flagging medium-risk ones for your review, and blocking high-risk ones outright. You can override any AI decision at any time, and you can opt out completely. Learn more about AI Message Protection →
Can I read my child’s messages?
Yes, with a Premium licence. Free accounts can see who your child is chatting with and the structure of their conversations, but reading the actual message content requires Premium. It’s the single biggest reason parents upgrade. Learn more about Supervision →
Is ChatMinder compliant with the UK Online Safety Act?
Yes. ChatMinder includes robust age verification, proactive content monitoring, parental controls, and clear escalation procedures for child protection concerns — in line with the requirements of the UK Online Safety Act 2023. See our compliance page →
Is my child’s data used for advertising or sold to third parties?
Never. ChatMinder does not use any data for advertising, profiling, or commercial purposes. We do not share data with third parties for their own use. Data is stored in the UK and used only to deliver and improve the service.
What happens if I cancel Premium?
Your account reverts to the Free tier. AI moderation is disabled and message content visibility is restricted. All your chats, contacts, and settings are preserved — you won’t lose any data by downgrading.
Can I add more than one parent or guardian?
Yes — you can invite as many co-guardians as you like. They’ll all share supervision of the same protected user and receive the same notifications. Learn more about inviting co-guardians →
What’s the difference between the three protection levels?
Guardian Managed gives you full control — you create their contacts and chats. Approval Required lets your child initiate things, but every request comes through you first. Trusted gives them independence while you keep full visibility. You can switch at any time. Learn more about protection levels →