# Sage Haven: Safe Messaging — Powerful tools parents trust.

> AI-powered safe messaging app for kids with parental controls and moderation. (iPhone/iPad app by Sage Social, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sage-haven-safe-messaging/id6737915693 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sage Social, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778494658)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.7 · 220 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sage-haven-safe-messaging/id6737915693/reviews.md

## What is Sage Haven?

Sage Haven is a safer messaging app for our kids designed for the first few years when kids begin messaging online.  Using AI-powered parental safety tools, Sage Haven is designed to block harmful messages before they are even sent, enable easy supervision and controls for parents,  and promote healthy, moderate tech usage. 

SAFE AND PRIVATE

- We are COPPA certified.
- Parents handle onboarding for their family.
- Parents approve Connections for their kid - ensuring they are only messaging with trusted friends and family. This also eliminates spam and scammers.
- Kids are not publicly searchable keeping their profiles private.

POWERFUL MODERATION

- All messages are moderated for safety.
- The app is designed to block harmful messages before they are even received or sent!

EASY SUPERVISION

- Parents can supervise their kids' messages easily from their own phones.
- Parents get alerts on harmful messages so they can help their kid resolve conflict in a productive way.

WORKS WITH OTHER MESSAGING APPS

- Sage Haven works seamlessly with iMessage, Google Messages, other kid-friendly devices like Gizmo watches, and more.
- If your kid is on Sage Haven, you get all the benefits regardless of what other families use.
- Parents can message their kid from their existing messaging app (iMessage, etc) and the kid will receive it on Sage Haven.
- We issue a free Sage Haven number to each kid which can be shared with trusted family members and friends. Parents will still approve all Connections.
- No existing phone number or data plan is necessary; all that’s required is a device and a Wifi connection.

HOW SAGE HAVEN IS DIFFERENT

Our mission is deeply personal—inspired by a loved one’s mental health struggles due to online bullying. We set up Sage Haven as a Public Benefit Corp with mental health at the heart and soul of everything we do.  Sage Haven is founded by serial entrepreneur, Kate Doerksen, and her sister, Anne Pizzuti, who are also both moms with kids in elementary school. We built the app we wished existed for our own families.

We’d love to hear from parents and kids to help us refine the app!  If you have any questions, concerns or feedback, please email us at hello@sagehavenforkids.com. Thank you!

## Key features

- AI-powered message moderation
- Blocks harmful messages
- Parental supervision and controls
- COPPA certified
- Approve connections
- Works with other messaging apps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parent Verification | $0.29 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sage Haven?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Necessary for today's world
- 🔒 Safe and monitored environment
- 👍 Reinforces positive messaging
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 👍 Gives parents peace of mind
- 👍 Seamless integration across devices

**Most requested features**

- Boundaries update

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sage-haven-safe-messaging/id6737915693/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Five Stars!

*2026-07-19*

Really impressed with this. It gives my kids a safe way to stay connected with their friends, while helping me feel more comfortable about them finally entering the digital world. The focus on kindness and proactive protection is something I haven’t seen anywhere else. Great idea, incredibly well executed.

### 2/5 — Glitches

*2026-06-16*

I put in the wrong name for a contact, but when I realized and tried to change the name to the right one, it wouldn’t let me, and I couldn’t find any way to. The calling also doesn’t go through the child’s device. It’s a really great app other wise and on the iPad or iPhone or anything with a camera you can make funny videos.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback!  We have fixed all of these bugs in the latest version and hope you are willing to give us another shot and check that out!

### 5/5 — So grateful

*2026-06-02, version 1.9.0*

I love the mission and the App is so thoughtful - smooth and easy to use!!

### 5/5 — Best solution for Kids’ messaging!

*2026-05-22*

I’ve been looking into safe options for my kids who are desperate to start texting with their circles of friends. this app checks the box on all things i was looking for. 

The best part is it works with regular iMessage and SMS so you don’t have to convince, say, grandparents or cousins to download a special app just to talk to your kid. plus it works over wifi on an iPad so you don’t need to buy a new data plan. The parent dashboard is super straightforward and I love that kids get their own number but can only text people I especially approve. 

Would highly recommend this.

### 3/5 — 3 Stars

*2026-05-11, version 1.8.2*

Every Time I Enter Into It I Have To Sign In. It’s So Frustrating. Plz Fix

### 5/5 — My daughter loved getting her first number!

*2026-03-21*

This is the app I’ve always wanted that lets me easily supervise and manage who she can talk to and call!   She also loves that she has a number (before she just used her iCloud email on WiFi) and thinks the filters are hilarious!

### 5/5 — Invaluable tool for parents

*2025-09-29, version 1.3.0*

Finally a safe messaging app. No creeps.

### 5/5 — Love Sage Haven

*2025-09-23*

So thankful for this! Sage Haven is allowing my 9 year old the independence she’s been wanting but with the safety I need. The app is so thoughtful, promoting kind responses and my daughter is loving it!

### 5/5 — Communicate safely

*2025-09-10*

Safe Messaging is critically important. Today kids are exposed to too much negative content and bullying. I love having the ability to keep my kids safe in an online world that is increasingly becoming unsafe

### 5/5 — Grateful for this app!

*2025-09-10*

This is such a great way to let my kid connect with his friends and learn how to use tech in a safe way. I’m really grateful as a parent to have this available!

## Frequently asked questions about Sage Haven

### What does Sage Haven do?

Sage Haven is a messaging app designed for children that prioritizes safety and parental oversight. It uses AI to moderate messages, block harmful content before it's sent or received, and allows parents to supervise their child's communications. The app aims to promote healthy tech usage and protect kids from online dangers.

### How does Sage Haven ensure my child's safety?

The app employs AI-powered moderation to scan messages for harmful content, blocking it proactively. Parents must approve all connections, ensuring children only communicate with trusted friends and family, which also prevents spam and scammers. Additionally, kids' profiles are not publicly searchable, maintaining their privacy.

### Does Sage Haven work with other messaging apps?

Yes, Sage Haven integrates seamlessly with popular messaging platforms like iMessage and Google Messages, as well as kid-friendly devices such as Gizmo watches. This allows parents to message their child from their existing apps, and the child will receive the message on Sage Haven. A free Sage Haven number is issued to each child for trusted contacts.

### Is Sage Haven free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for additional features or services. No existing phone number or data plan is required; only a device and a Wi-Fi connection are necessary for operation.

### Who is Sage Haven for?

Sage Haven is specifically designed for parents of young children who are starting to engage in online messaging. It's ideal for families looking for a secure environment where children can communicate with friends and family while being protected from online risks and cyberbullying.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.6 — 2026-08-29

• New AR masks and effects to play with in video calls
• Answering calls from the lock screen is now more reliable
• Declined or missed calls stop ringing other devices right away
• Video effects now work in full screen with Assistive Access
• Fresh new app icon
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.2.0 — 2026-08-13

* A better way to set your name: Setting and changing your display name is now simpler, and it shows up correctly everywhere in the app.
* Automatic updates: The app now keeps itself up to date in the background when possible, so you're always on the latest version with the newest fixes and features.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-23

Discount codes and contact cards.
- Have a discount code? Enter it when subscribing to see your savings before you pay.
- Tap any contact to set the nickname and photo your family sees, and manage blocked contacts.
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.0.0 — 2026-07-14

Sage Haven subscriptions.
- Pick the plan that's right for your family during sign-up, with a free trial on annual plans.
- Pay securely with Apple Pay or card, and manage or cancel anytime from your parent settings.
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.10.0 — 2026-06-12

Smarter Call Notifications. 
 - On devices shared by more than one user, incoming call notifications now show more about both the caller and the callee.
 - More reliable call Integration for hangup and pickup across multiple devices
Smoother messaging. 
 - Chat now stays connected more reliably during longer sessions, with fewer interruptions.
 - Stay signed in. We fixed an issue that could sign people out unexpectedly. Your session now renews automatically in the background.

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