Shows vetted by child development experts, curated channels, and time limits that hold.
Built in collaboration with researchers from:
Built in collaboration with researchers from:
INSIDE MAKA KIDS
No addictive algorithm, no endless feed. Just shows that help your child grow.No addictive algorithm, no endless feed. Just shows that help your child grow.
INSIDE MAKA KIDS
Built in collaboration with researchers from the Yale Child Study Center.Built in collaboration with researchers from the Yale Child Study Center.
INSIDE MAKA KIDS
Curated channels, expert-vetted shows, and time limits that stick.Curated channels, expert-vetted shows, and time limits that stick.
INSIDE MAKA KIDS
Research shows high-quality video actively supports development in kids 0–6.Research shows high-quality video actively supports development in kids 0–6. Every show is vetted against Imprint, our patent-pending framework built in collaboration with researchers from the Yale Child Study Center.
Most kids apps are built for engagement.
Ours is built for growth.
Built in collaboration with researchers from:
7 Stages of Childhood DevelopmentThe Developmental Areas Maka Kids supports:
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families are saying about us.
EASY TO USE
I love the timer, it's simple to adjust.
Steven T.
Parent of a 2 year old
USA
A REAL PRODUCT
Love the backing of research and scientific evidence.
Daniella S.
Parent of a 2 year old
USA
EASY CUSTOMIZATION
I liked making my own channels customized to my parenting goals.
Robin
Parent of a 4 year old
USA
EASY TO USE
I like how channels are organized and easy to choose from.
Daniel
Parent of a child under 1
USA
SO MUCH FUN
LOVE the quick play option on the top-right - no need to fidget around, just click play!
Meghan
Parent of a 3 year old
USA
HELPFUL
I like how Maka covers all aspects of learning.
Tiffany B.
Parent of a 1 year old
USA
EASY TO USE
I liked creating a personalized channel for Nora.
Erin F.
Parent of a 4 year old
USA
CONTENT CURATION
I liked that pre-curated content plus the option to individualize it for my child.
Madison B.
Parent of a 4 year old
USA
PARENTAL CONTROL
I really like that you can select the amount of time for their engagement.
Brandon
Parent of a 1 year old
USA
Free kids apps are free because they're built around ads and engagement — keeping your child watching as long as possible. Maka Kids is built around the opposite goal: calm, purposeful screen time that supports how your child actually grows. Maka subscribers pay for a layer of safety, curation, and developmental science that free platforms don't offer.
Maka Kids is an iOS app providing curated, expert-reviewed kids content to give families safer, calmer, developmentally supportive screen time.
Maka curates video content for your child to ensure it is safe, age-appropriate, and developmentally supportive. The Maka Kids app uses an embedded video player with no ads or addictive algorithm.
Parents and guardians of kids 0-6 who want screen time they can trust; whether you’re using screens for a breather, while cooking dinner, or to reinforce healthy habits.
Yes. During onboarding, you tell Maka roughly how long you want your child's screen time to be that session. When the session is coming to an end, gentle wind-down cues help the transition off the screen.
Every video on Maka Kids is reviewed through the research-backed Maka Imprint, which evaluates content across seven developmental domains. Maka Kids will never have ads or endless scroll that can lead your child to unsafe content.
High-quality, age-appropriate videos from trusted creators across early childhood. Maka Kids filters out overstimulating, fast-cut, or developmentally misaligned formats by default.
Our multimodal technology conducts in-depth analysis of content, second by second. The Maka model flags for an additional human review to ensure safety and developmental fit. The review process prohibits blind reliance on algorithms for review.
Yes, Maka is built for how kids actually grow. Shows are scored across sever developmental domains (play, connection, e.g.) mapped in Maka Imprint, our patent-pending framework.
No. Maka Kids eliminates decision fatigue — just press play. Optionally, you can also explore if you want more control, such as setting filters to only the shows you approve.
Maka Kids supports multiple child profiles. From Parent Settings, a parent or caregiver can add another child, avatar, and age for their child.
Maka will be available in the App Store in 2026.
We’re building toward becoming the gold standard for every digital experience children touch. The current version begins with safe, developmentally supportive video content, and we’ll continue to thoughtfully expand the product as we grow. If you’d like to stay updated on new features, content types, and product announcements, be sure to sign up for our newsletter.
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