HomeTrail Nest
Parent-approved learning
About
This app provides a distraction-free learning environment for homeschool families. Parents curate daily learning packs for each student, including lessons, reading, and creative activities, all within a calm, ad-free space. Features include a reader mode, approved video player, drawing tools, and a soothing screensaver.
What's New in HomeTrail Nest
1.2.0
September 16, 2026
What’s New in 1.2.0 - Family calendar: See your schedule in day, week, month, or agenda views. - Podcasts in Nest: Listen to episodes and explore episode notes without leaving the app. - More ways to learn: Support for new learning pack formats, including Deep Dives. - Worksheet tools: Write and draw directly on supported worksheets, with improved annotation saving. - Simpler Home screen: Today’s packs and catch-up work appear together. - Grown-up guides: Access parent guidance behind your PIN, with controls to skip activities or mark them as new. - Screensaver sound machine: Enjoy calming sounds, night mode, and sleep timers up to nine hours. Plus more reliable artwork saving, improved parent-approved links, mail sound fixes, and privacy and security improvements.
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FAQ
What is HomeTrail Nest?
HomeTrail Nest is a distraction-free student app for homeschool families. Parents choose the learning packs each student can see, and Nest turns that approved work into a calm daily space without a feed, ads, or endless scroll.
What kind of content can be included in HomeTrail Nest?
Nest can include reading, lessons, weather check-ins, word searches, creative prompts, approved videos, parent-approved activities created in HomeTrail, and other work configured for each student's age and level.
How does HomeTrail Nest ensure a distraction-free environment?
The app is designed without a feed or endless scroll. It focuses on curated daily learning packs, a clean Reader mode for articles, and an approved video player, all within a calm interface.
Are there ads in HomeTrail Nest?
No, HomeTrail Nest is designed to be a distraction-free environment and does not contain advertisements.
How are parent settings protected in HomeTrail Nest?
Parent settings, including account, privacy, mail, and support controls, are protected with a PIN gate.
What devices is HomeTrail Nest available on?
HomeTrail Nest is available on iPhone and iPad.
How often is HomeTrail Nest updated?
The latest version is 1.0.0, and it was last updated on May 16, 2026. Updates are expected to maintain the app's functionality and educational features.
What is the age rating for HomeTrail Nest?
HomeTrail Nest has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger learners and up.