# Screen Time Management Apps This Parental Control Platform Encourages a Balanced Lifestyle By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parental-control References: [screentimelabs](https://screentimelabs.com/about/) As kids become connected from a young age, parental control services are becoming more crucial than ever before. In addition to [parental control apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadowshot) that offer secure search features, [screen time monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearspace) is also an important factor to consider. Screen Time is a secure mobile platform that monitors screen time while encouraging a balanced lifestyle for the entire family. In addition to helping parents set [time limits on screen time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-sleep-pro) -- while ensuring kids get enough active play time each day -- this platform also lets users customize its features around a school and bedtime schedule. When connected to one's smartphone or tablet, Screen Time can be used to play or pause a child's mobile device and is ideal for delegating rewards for tasks like chores or a completed homework assignment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Parental Control Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced parental control services that not only monitor screen time but also encourage a balanced lifestyle. - **Screen Time Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create screen time monitoring solutions that help parents set limits and incentivize healthy activities. - **Customizable Features:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design parental control platforms with customizable features that can be tailored to individual family schedules and needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop screen time management apps that offer secure search features and customizable controls. - **Education Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create screen time monitoring solutions specifically tailored to school and bedtime schedules, integrating with educational apps and platforms. - **Reward Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms that integrate with parental control services to offer rewards and incentivize positive behavior. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Positive Screen Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screentreat.md) - [Screen Time Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realverse.md) - [Intentional Screen Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inscreen.md) - [Fitness-Focused Screentime Limits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stryde.md) - [Screen Time Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepfocus.md) - [Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenable-app.md) - [AI Screen Time Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-time-managers.md) - [Screen-Limiting Phone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takebreak.md) - [Screen Time Reduction Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bepresent.md)