How to always allow some apps to run on mobile devices?

You may want some apps to be allowed to run when:

• The mode is not allowed to be used at that time of the day, e.g., after bedtime.
• The child is outside the device usage timings

To make those available anytime, .

• Click on "Change" on your device / or any device in the account to change user.
• Choose a parent user.
• Click on "Settings" in the tab bar at the bottom of the screen from the dashboard.
• Choose "Always Allowed Apps" from options you see.
• Select the device type
• Add the apps to this category. Note: You may need to figure out which category your app is in.

For example, Apple Music is under entertainment, and podcasts are underalwys Health & Fitness.

That's it; these apps will always be allowed to be used at any time, even if not allowed.

Note: Always allowed apps still consume tokens - it is just that they can be used anytime even when no modes are allowed or the child is outside the device usage timings.

See these articles, as you will need to add a new mode that allows specify apps to run (or not run)

 -  How to block/unblock apps on mac and Windows pc

• Managing kids during at school and during school terms & holidays.

Updated on: 08/01/2026