Does Skie work on an iPhone or iPad?

Skie for Parents · Updated

Short answer

No. Skie is Android only. It works on Android 12 or newer phones and tablets and is not available for iPhone or iPad. If your child has an iPhone, Apple's own Screen Time is the built-in option. If you are choosing a first device and want Skie, pick an Android phone or tablet.

Skie depends on Android's device owner mode, which is an Android feature. Apple has its own system and Skie does not use it. iOS support is not available yet, and the team is not giving a date.

If your family already uses iPhones, Apple Screen Time and Family Sharing are the built-in controls. They are free and work through your Apple account. We will not describe how well they work for your family. That depends on your child and your needs.

If you are choosing a first device and are open to Android, you can buy a mid-range Android phone or tablet and set it up with Skie. A good device does not need to be costly. It needs Android 12 or newer and Google Play services.

Some families mix. The older child has an iPhone, and the younger one has an Android phone or tablet managed with Skie. That works. Skie manages only the Android devices, from a dashboard in a browser.

Skie is also not a software layer you can add to an iPhone from a computer. There is no iOS version of the Provision app.

If you are unsure what device your child has, check the box or Settings. Android devices have Settings with About phone and an Android version. If it says iOS, it is an Apple device.