500+ episodes for ages 0-6. You set the time limit. No ads.
Built in collaboration with researchers at:
Built in collaboration with researchers at:
INSIDE MAKA
Our child development researchers watch every episode first.
INSIDE MAKA
The ones you grew up on, plus Maka Originals to discover.
INSIDE MAKA
You set the timer. Scoot the caterpillar gives the warning, not you.
Built in collaboration with researchers at:
A show for every part of how they growA show for every part of how they grow
"I did not realize how big that burden was until I downloaded the app." Rebekah, mom of a 5-year-old
HE WAS RIVETED
"I have no idea what cartoon he was watching, but he was riveted."
Ben
Dad of 3-year-old
USA
NO TANTRUM
"It was never like a tantrum. He'd be like, okay."
Brittany
Mom of a 3-year-old
USA
EASY TO USE
"It's really easy to switch between kids and profiles."
Daniel
Parent of 2- and 5-year-ols
USA
NO VETTING
"You don't have to vet it yourself in the middle of doing something."
Angeline
Mom of 3- and 1-year-olds
USA
Maka is the only streaming app for kids 0-6 built on child development science. Every episode in the Maka catalog is sourced by our experts and evaluated through a framework developed with researchers at Yale Child Study Center to ensure alignment to your child's age and stage. There's no algorithm optimized for maximizing watch time, no autoplay into random content, and no ads. We're not trying to keep your kid watching longer. We're helping them watch better.
Yes! You can cast Maka to your TV using AirPlay from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. For the best experience, keep your device unlocked while they watch Maka. See our Help Center article for more.
The catalog is a mix of shows you and your kid(s) already know, Maka Originals, and content by independent creators from around the world.
You set a watch duration when setting up each child's profile. When time is almost up, Makaverse characters Scoot and Iris gently let your child know the session is ending. You can adjust the timer anytime before pressing play — see our Help Center for more.
Maka uses a parent-only hold gesture to exit, to discourage little fingers from exiting a session. For extra peace of mind, we recommend turning on Apple's Guided Access feature, which locks the device to Maka entirely. We have a step-by-step guide in our Help Center to set it up in under a minute.
You can create a separate profile for each child. Maka tailors content recommendations to each child's specific age and developmental stage, so your 2-year-old and your 5-year-old each see what's right for them. Switching between profiles is quick, and each child's favorites and channels stay separate.
We're currently available in the US App Store. We're planning to expand globally, and we'd love to let you know when we launch in your region. Join our waitlist and we'll reach out the moment it's available where you are.
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