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
2.1
July 6, 2026
Tuckaway 2.1 is a feel release. Everything answers faster and reads clearer. - Every finger counts now. Palm slams and two-handed smears each get their own soft circles and trails. Babies don't tap one fingertip at a time. - The hand-off is seamless. When the lock engages, the instructions simply fade and the calm world your baby saw breathing underneath is already there. No cut, no restart. - The screen stays awake while your baby holds it. No more mid-cuddle sleep screen. - Setup now teaches the one step everyone misses: switching off the side and volume buttons the first time the lock runs, so little grips can't sleep the screen or blast the volume. - See before you buy. Tap a locked theme to watch it live before the All Themes pack. Theme swatches now show each theme's real colors. - The whole app follows your Dynamic Type text size.
MoreIn-App Purchases
$2.99
Unlock Tuckaway
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.