MattyMode

MattyMode creates a calm phone space for babies and toddlers — with a parent PIN to help you hand it over with a little more peace of mind. MattyMode started when Matty was still small enough to think phones were a snack. Curious little hands everywhere on the screen — accidental calls, apps opening, settings changing — all in seconds. Matty's mom is a teacher, and we knew early on what we didn't want: another app chasing scores, constant stimulation, or endless screen time. We wanted something calmer. Something that could help little ones settle into a moment instead of constantly pulling for attention. Gentle enough for a baby in a shopping cart, flexible enough to grow alongside them. — WHAT'S INSIDE — Drawing Canvas Eight soft colors on a warm cream background. Simple finger drawing with no stickers, stamps, or distractions. Save artwork directly to your gallery. Bubble Touch Translucent bubbles that float and pop with a gentle haptic. Slow enough for babies, satisfying enough for toddlers. Optional soft sound effects. Multi-touch supported. Photo Viewer Load your own family photos. Children can swipe through familiar faces they love. Nothing is uploaded anywhere — photos stay on your device. — PARENT CONTROLS — Parent settings are protected behind a 4-digit PIN. You choose which activities are available, how long sessions last, and how quickly the bubbles move. If you ever forget your PIN, recovery options are built in so you're not stuck. The built-in timer shows a sleepy character when time is up. A gentle cue that the session is winding down — and your signal to step back in. — THEMES — Two themes come with the app. Default is the calm navy palette MattyMode was built around. Ocean slows things down — softer colors, gentler movement, and the quiet feeling of being underwater. Additional themes will be added over time, each one designed to feel like a different kind of calm. — PRIVACY — MattyMode is designed to collect as little as possible. No advertising, no accounts, and no unnecessary tracking. The app works completely offline, including in airplane mode. Your photos, drawings, and settings stay on your device. Built by a parent, for parents who needed a calmer minute.