Tuckaway: Baby Screen Lock
A calm screen for tiny hands
About
This app transforms your iPhone into a safe, calm screen for babies, preventing accidental calls, deletions, or purchases. It offers a gentle, low-stimulation experience designed for quiet use, even in dark rooms. Setup is simple, and your phone remains fully locked and private.
What's New in Tuckaway
3.2
August 5, 2026
Family photos look right, lock right away, and you choose the dimming. • Family photos now always show the whole photo, with a soft blurred backdrop. No more cropped faces. • New in Settings: choose how much the screen dims while locked. Off, Soft, or Dark room. • Fixed: photos you just picked now appear the first time you lock, every time.
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$2.99
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Keep the calm screen lock and all three themes.
FAQ
What is Tuckaway?
Tuckaway turns your iPhone into a calm, quiet screen for babies to interact with, while keeping your phone locked and preventing accidental actions like calls or purchases. It's designed to be soothing rather than overstimulating.
How does Tuckaway keep my phone safe?
Tuckaway works with Apple's Guided Access to lock the home button, app switching, and notifications. This ensures your baby cannot accidentally exit the app, make calls, delete photos, or incur charges.
Does Tuckaway have ads?
No, Tuckaway is private by design and does not contain any ads. It also does not track users or collect any analytics, operating fully offline.
What are the theme options in Tuckaway?
Tuckaway offers four dark themes suitable for nighttime use: Night and Ember provide soft, warm glows, while Pitch and Tide offer true black for OLED screens, minimizing room light.
How do I activate Tuckaway?
You can set up Tuckaway to activate via a triple-click of the side button, a double-tap on the back of your phone, or by using the Action Button. The setup process guides you through choosing and rehearsing your preferred method.
Is Tuckaway free to use?
Tuckaway offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial, it requires a single one-time purchase to keep the app forever. There is an optional theme pack available for purchase, but it is not required.
What devices does Tuckaway support?
Tuckaway is currently supported on iPhones. It utilizes features like Face ID or Touch ID for quick unlocking.
How often is Tuckaway updated?
The latest version of Tuckaway is 2.1, and it was last updated on July 6, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving functionality and user experience.