# Time-Restricting Apps OurPact Manages Parental Control Settings Based on a Child's Schedules By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parental-control-settings References: [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ourpact-parental-control-device/id954029412?mt=8) & [ourpact](http://ourpact.com/) Accessibility to mobile devices in family homes leaves many caregivers no other choice but to put some [parental control settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app) into place. The OuPact app by ParentsWare is one such example of a device that makes it easy for parents to manage and monitor device usage and encourage kids to partake in a range of activities. The OurPact app takes a unique approach to [parental controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadowshot), as access is granted to a child based on specific schedules. For instance, the app may be blocked during weekdays during school hours, dinnertime and homework hours, but kids will be free to browse safely until bedtime. As well as being able to restrict access to certain apps and websites with the press of a button, it's just as easy for parents to grant access to allow kids more browsing time as needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Time-restricting Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a time-restricting app that allows parents to manage and monitor device usage based on a child's specific schedules. - **Parental Control Settings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced parental control settings that provide more flexible and customizable options for managing and monitoring device usage. - **Device Management Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a device management app that not only restricts access to certain apps and websites but also offers additional features like encouraging kids to partake in other activities. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: In the industry of mobile app development, there is potential for creating innovative time-restricting apps. - **Family Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The family tech industry can explore new advancements in parental control settings to meet the growing needs of caregivers. - **Digital Parenting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: In the field of digital parenting, there is room for developing device management apps that provide comprehensive and intuitive controls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family-Focused Screen Time Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wondershare-famisafe.md) - [Positive Screen Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screentreat.md) - [Upgraded Parental Control Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parental-control-app.md) - [Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenable-app.md) - [Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-school-time.md) - [Focus-Improving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opal.md) - [App Usage Limiters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedbump.md) - [Screen Time Reduction Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bepresent.md) - [Screen Time Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realverse.md)