Education vs entertainment
Record the two kinds of screen time separately, so you see the balance.
Screen Time Tracker
Screen Time Tracker App: Log Your Child's Education and Entertainment Screen Time
CrayonLyf is a free screen time tracker app for parents. Know how much phone screen time and TV time your child has, and what they use it for. Log a session in a few taps, split it into education and entertainment and build healthy screen habits together as a family.
All features free
Android and iOS
Made for Indian families
What You Can Do with the Screen Time Tracker
A simple screen time log that shows not just how long, but what kind of screen time your child had today.
Tap to log
Tap the activities that apply, such as Edu games, Online Class, Games or TV.
Approximate minutes
Add rough minutes for each kind. No stopwatch or screen time timer needed.
Daily limits
Set a daily limit for each child and check today against it.
How Screen Time Tracker Works
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Open a Screen Time Session
Start a new session from your child's screen time tracker app. You will see two simple sections: Education and Entertainment, so you can log phone screen time and every other screen in one place.
- Two sections, one for each kind of screen time
- "Tap all that apply" keeps it quick
- Save Session stays greyed out until you add details
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Add Education Screen Time
Tap what your child used for learning, then enter the approximate minutes. There is no timer to start and stop.
- Choose from Edu games, YouTube and Online Class
- Select more than one if they apply
- Enter approximate minutes, for example 20
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Add Entertainment Screen Time
Do the same for fun screen time. Tap what applies, from mobile and games to TV, and add the approximate minutes of phone usage time.
- Choose from Games, Online games, Mobile and TV
- Select more than one if they apply
- Enter approximate minutes, for example 10
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Tap Save Session to Track Screen Time
When you have added the details, Save Session lights up. Tap it to record the session in your child's screen time tracker.
- Greyed out while the form is empty
- Active once you have added a session
- Log as many sessions as you need through the day
Parenting and Screen Time: Healthy Habits You Can Actually See
Every saved session adds to your child's day, so screen time stops being a guess.
See how today is going
Check today's screen time against your child's daily limit.
Education vs entertainment
See the split between learning and fun screen time.
Weekly chart
Follow the week to spot patterns and adjust together.
How to Choose the Best Screen Time Tracker App for Your Child
Looking for the best app for tracking screen time, or the best screen time tracker app for your family? Look for these five things. CrayonLyf is built around all of them.
It separates education from entertainment
Minutes alone do not tell the story. CrayonLyf shows what kind of screen time your child had.
It is quick to use
A good screen time tracker takes seconds. Tap what applies, add rough minutes and save.
It covers every screen
Mobile, TV, games and online classes all count, not just the phone.
It has limits and a weekly view
Set a daily limit and follow the week on a chart to spot patterns.
It is free and made for families
CrayonLyf is free, and you can track each of your children separately.
Why Track Your Child's Phone Screen Time?
Phone usage time adds up quietly through the day. A simple phone screen time tracker helps you see the pattern, so you can talk about screen time with facts instead of guesses.
- Spot patterns. See which days and which activities take the most time.
- Balance learning and play. Education and entertainment are logged separately.
- Make rules that stick. Compare today with your child's daily limit.
- Cover every screen. Mobile, games, TV and online classes all count in this mobile usage time tracker.
- Track each child. Add every child to one family profile and see their screen time separately.
Example day0 of 90 min
- Online ClassEducation0 min
- Edu gamesEducation0 min
- GamesEntertainment0 min
- MobileEntertainment0 min
Example only. Your own numbers come from the sessions you save.
Screen Time FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about managing your child's screen time, tracking digital activities and building healthy screen habits.
How do I log my child's screen time?
Open a session, tap the activities that apply under Education and Entertainment, enter the approximate minutes and tap Save Session.
What is the best app for tracking screen time?
CrayonLyf is the best app for tracking screen time for children. It separates education from entertainment screen time, takes a few taps to log, covers phone, TV and games, lets you set a daily limit and shows a weekly chart. It is also free.
What counts as education screen time?
You can choose Edu games, YouTube and Online Class under Education.
What counts as entertainment screen time?
You can choose Games, Online games, Mobile and TV under Entertainment.
Can I track my child's phone screen time and mobile usage time?
Yes. Choose Mobile under Entertainment and add the approximate minutes. You can also log TV, games, online classes and more, so you see all of your child's screen time in one place, not just the phone.
Do I need to enter exact minutes?
No. The tracker asks for approximate minutes, so a rough number is fine.
Can I set a screen time limit for my child?
Yes. Set a daily limit on your child's profile and follow their progress on the daily overview and weekly chart.
Can I track screen time for more than one child?
Yes. Add multiple children to one family profile and track screen time separately for each.
Is the screen time tracker free?
Yes, the screen time tracker is completely free and easy to use.
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