Brain rot,
blocked.
A better and safe YouTube for kids. No junk videos, ads, Shorts or AI cartoons. Just channels collected by parents that demand the best.
Out with the junk.
In with the good stuff.
YouTube delivers videos based on watch history. That's not always the best for young minds. Channel Lab filters out low-quality, overstimulating content before your kids ever see it.
Blocked
- Junk videos
- Ads
- Out-of-channel vids
- YouTube Shorts
- AI cartoons
- Endless screen time
Kept
- Channels collected by parents
- For ages 3 to 30
- Easily manage daily screen time
- Add your favorite channels
- Stimulate their unique interests
Same videos.
Opposite objective.
Maximize watch time
An algorithm built to keep them tapping: more Shorts, more autoplay, more brain rot.
Maximize quality of watch time
- Preload the best channels
- Parents add trusted channels
- Block the YouTube algorithm
- Block annoying YouTubers
- Block short-form videos
- Block YouTube ads
Hand-picked by
real people.
Preselected A+ channels
Childhood development experts and parents have shared their favorite channels and videos.
Custom channels & topics
Set topics that match your child's interest and give access to your preferred channels as well.
Filter out unapproved channels
No algorithm feeding your child more of whatever they've been tapping on. You guide their watch time.
See it in action.
Only the best of YouTube
A home screen full of hand-picked channels. No algorithm deciding what comes next.
Save their attention span
Ads, YouTube recommendations, Shorts, AI cartoons, endless screen time and overstimulation.
Discover new interests
Browse topics like cooking, science and woodworking, and add your favorite channels.
Right for all ages
Better default channels by age: elementary, tweens and teens.
Channels you trust
Build “My Channels” with creators like TED-Ed, and hide any curated channel.
Incredible Kids Daily News
True stories of kids who accomplished amazing things. Watch and read.
Who says learning
is boring?
Children are very influential at a young age. Their brains rapidly soak up information about behavior, culture, language and much more. YouTube can be a wonderful tool for shaping that development and doing it the right way. That's where Channel Lab comes in.
Channels worth
their attention.
Easily toggle off channels or add your own.
Sun Farming
Learn about basic farming and agriculture through a well done stop animation style.
Meet Martina Nerdforge
- Lost a finger, built a new one
- Made an armored suit for her dog
- Has pink hair (obviously)
- Approved for Channel Lab
Watch out for the Backyard Scientist
- Lives in Hawaii (wears Hawaiian shirts)
- Built a car powered by a mousetrap
- His experiments often result in explosions
- All his neighbors have moved away
Set it up once.
Junk stays out.
Download
Install Channel Lab on iPhone or iPad and set a parent PIN.
Pick ages & topics
Start with preselected A+ channels by age, and toggle off anything you don't want.
Add your favorites
Add the channels your family loves. Searching for and adding channels is protected by your PIN.
Kids watch the good stuff
No ads, no Shorts, no recommendations. Only approved channels, with daily limits.
Chores First.
Then screen time.
Make your kids finish their chores each day before watching. Kids complete their chores and request screen time right from their own device. You get a notification and can approve it instantly from your phone, anywhere in the house. No more handing over your PIN.
Kids do their chores
A daily checklist comes before any video.
You get a notification
Approve and unlock their screen time in a tap.
Better videos, more time
Kids get more time when they're watching positive videos. Less for brainrot.
Peace of mind,
built in.
No unfiltered search. No external recommendations. Just the channels you've approved, in a managed player that doesn't jump out to Safari or YouTube.
Bedtime
Bedtime and daily screen-time limits that hold.
Shorts limits
Limit YouTube Shorts, or block them entirely.
Quality-based time
Daily watch time can depend on the quality of what they watch.
Family Sharing
Up to 6 family members can use the app. Watch history is easy to review.
This is going to be so nice instead of being fed the yucky YT filler content!Shiahm1212 · “Useful for Parents”
Absolutely everything about this is fantastic and exactly what I wanted so far.None479 · “Will update after some more use: but so far great”
It helps me how to draw and procreate and anything like cooking… It’s so so creative.Emely Reyes Jorge · “This is the best quality ever”
Questions, answered.
How is Channel Lab different from YouTube Kids?
YouTube Kids does not allow parents to guide what their child watches. Channel Lab is channel-based. We do not use an algorithm to feed your child more of whatever they've been tapping on. We let you guide their watch time.
Can I block channels or topics?
Yes. Channel Lab comes with channels preloaded, but you can remove any of them.
Will my child be able to add any channels or topics they like?
Searching for and adding your favorite channels or topics is protected by a PIN number.
What devices does Channel Lab work on?
iPhone and iPad.
How does Chores First work?
Kids finish their chores each day and request screen time from their own device. You get a notification and can approve it instantly from your phone.
Does it cost anything?
Channel Lab is free to download with optional in-app purchases (for example, a weekly unlock at $4.99 or a yearly unlock at $44.99, per the App Store listing).
What is Parent Mode?
Use Parent Mode to add YouTube channels you trust and manage screen time. It is protected by a 4-digit parent PIN, and managing channels can be done on your own device by using the same login.
Can the whole family use it?
Yes, it supports Family Sharing for up to 6 family members.
Block the brain rot.
Keep the best.
Free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.