OtherPhone Ages 8-14+
The only smartphone that keeps kids safe as it grows with them.
- Blocks harmful content inside every app; WhatsApp, Snapchat, SMS, anything
- Anti-addiction home screen; apps disappear when blocked, no notification hijacking
- Fully customisable; filter content, set schedules, manage app-by-app
- Your child's data stays on their device; no data harvesting, no advertising profiles, invisible to everyone but you
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Quantity
Includes 3 months of SafetyMode Plus:
- Change settings from your own phone remotely
- Update filters and schedules from anywhere
- Email alerts when harmful content is detected
Free for 3 months; then £5.99/month. Cancel anytime. Core phone safety works without Plus.
Blocks harmful content inside every app. Not just websites.
Apple Screen Time and Google Family Link block websites and apps. If it appears on screen, SafetyMode catches it and blocks the entire screen.
- Explicit images and nudity; blocked before they see it
- Cyberbullying language in messages; flagged and blocked
- Adult content in any app; including social media DMs and WhatsApp
- Addictive notification pings; suppressed at OS level
SafetyMode is the world's first technology to block harmful content at the app level; the safest, most complete solution for parents to protect their children online.
"Points specifically to the Other phone as the alternative to devices that allow unfettered social media access."
Tim Berners-Lee
Founder of the World Wide Web
"Co-designed with Mumsnet parents, for all parents. OtherPhone makes a 'first smartphone' feel less like a leap of faith and more like a considered decision."
Justine Roberts, CBE
Founder & Executive Chair, Mumsnet
"The most important and essential new tool for parents this year."
Hugh Grant
Actor, dad of five
"There are few topics more important than mobile security, especially when it comes to children."
Dr Jessica Barker MBE
Cyber-security expert
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Designed with Mumsnet parents, built on Nothing's 3(a) Lite
Real parents told us what they needed. We built it. Nothing built the hardware.
SafetyMode is the only platform built to cover every element of child safety.
| Feature | SafetyMode | Apple Screen Time | Google Family Link | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blocks harmful content inside any app (WhatsApp, Snapchat, iMessage) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Anti-addiction home screen design | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Apps invisible when disabled | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Notification blocking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Can be set up as a minimal dumbphone | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Child's data stored on device (not cloud) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Apple Screen Time and Google Family Link block URLs or apps; SafetyMode blocks the actual content inside every app, in real time.
Every control, customised for your child.
No two families are the same. SafetyMode gives you granular control over every aspect; change it all remotely, at any time, as your child grows.
Exactly what they can see
Content filtering
Filter specific categories; explicit images, adult language, violence, gambling; across every app. Real content detection in real time.
Which apps they have
All apps approved by the parent
Every app must be downloaded by the parent; no new apps are accessible without parental intervention. Apps outside of their schedule don't appear; out of sight, out of mind.
When apps are available
App scheduling
Block games during homework. Disable social media at bedtime. Allow WhatsApp after school only. Different rules for weekdays and weekends.
How the phone looks as they grow
Display mode
Start with a distraction-free list. Move to a standard grid. Graduate to full Android on your terms, at your pace, when you decide they're ready.
Where they are; included with phone
Location tracking
See your child's location from your own phone at any time. Included with the phone; no Plus subscription needed.
Change anything, from anywhere
Remote management
Every setting above can be changed from your own phone, without touching theirs. No confrontation. No negotiation.
Know when filters are tripped
Reports and alerts with SafetyMode Plus
Receive email alerts when harmful content is detected and blocked.
Stay ahead of what's out there
Word and website blacklist
As websites and culture changes, keep your child isolated from problematic ideas, rabbitholes and harmful slang.
Set up once. Manage from your own phone, forever.
Set up OtherPhone
Choose which apps are available, set content filters and schedules. Takes about 10 minutes. We walk you through every step.
Manage from your phone
With Plus, adjust any setting remotely; no need to take their phone. Change filters, update schedules, check location. Works from anywhere.
Get alerts when it matters
Email alerts when harmful content is detected and blocked. Know it's working, even when you're not watching.
We're already putting parents at ease.
"I felt that the safety features were really suitable for me to be able to support my child whilst using the phone. It was good that I was able to manage these."
"He couldn't access restricted material and it wasn't even coming up for him due to the settings. It gave me a peace of mind as I can't police him all the time with the phone."
"I was pleased to see it would work with Dexcom apps as my older child has type one diabetes and I know lots of parents really want a safer phone for their child when they have to have it with them day and night."
Get 3 months free of SafetyMode Plus.
| Phone only | With SafetyMode Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Content filtering; any app | ✓ | ✓ |
| App time limits and schedules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anti-addiction home screen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Location tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Word and website blacklist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fully customisable controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote management from your phone | – | ✓ |
| Email alerts when content is blocked | – | ✓ |
| Price | Included in £279 | Free 3 months; then £5.99/mo. Cancel anytime. |
BUILT TO GROW
Kids grow fast. The OtherPhone grows with them.
Simply tweak the display when they're ready.
Distraction free list
A focused, minimal UI. No social feeds, no addictive loops. Just the apps they need.
Traditional grid
As they grow older, switch to a standard app grid. Filters and limits stay active.
Ready for independence
Remove SafetyMode when they're ready. The phone stays; their data stays with it.
Frequently asked questions.
- Customisable AI content filtering across every app, including WhatsApp and Snapchat
- Adjustable Safe Web Browsing
- Location tracking (included with phone)
- App scheduling and time limits
- Word and website blacklist
- Data stored on device
- Remote configuration from the parent's device (with SafetyMode Plus)
- Email alerts when harmful content is detected (with SafetyMode Plus)
The phone's core safety works without Plus. SafetyMode Plus adds remote management from your own device; adjust filters, see location, get email alerts. Free for 3 months, then £5.99/month. Cancel anytime; core features remain.
The OtherPhone is SafetyMode software on a Nothing 3(a) Lite:
- 6.67-inch AMOLED display
- 50MP rear camera, 50MP telephoto, 8MP ultrawide, 16MP front camera
- Up to 10 hours of battery life at constant use, with fast charging
- 128GB storage, 8GB RAM
- IP54 certified water and dust resistance
- Phone case included
- Screen protector included
All orders are dispatched within one working day. Every order is covered by our 30-day return guarantee. Guaranteed delivery before Christmas if ordered by 20 December.
SafetyMode works on many Android phones, although compatibility can vary by device model and specification. Search for SafetyMode in the Google Play Store on the phone you intend to use and check that the Install button is available. OtherPhone bundles the hardware with 3 months Plus free and a phone optimised for the experience from day one.
OtherPhone is designed for children aged 8 to 14. The three display modes let you dial the experience to match your child's maturity; from a distraction-free list to a full Android experience when they're ready.
SafetyMode operates at the operating system level; it cannot be disabled, uninstalled or bypassed without parental authentication. Apps are invisible when blocked; there is no visible workaround for a child to exploit.
Our unique SafetyMode filters scan text and images across every app, blocking unsuitable content based on easy-to-customise rules. WhatsApp, Snapchat, YouTube; we've got it filtered.
For extra safety, remove access to a web browser completely or block all adult websites and social media on browsers. You can even pick your own websites to whitelist or blacklist.
Protect your child's time and attention by choosing when apps are available. Set schedules (no apps at all during school), add time limits, or block them altogether. You're in full control.
All safety data is stored securely on the device. Your family's information stays yours; we never send it to a server.
Stay connected and in control no matter where you are. Monitor your child's location and manage SafetyMode's content filters or app controls right from your phone; no need to take their device every time you want to change the settings.
Receive email alerts when harmful content has been detected and blocked, so you can step in if needed.
The phone continues to work with all core safety features intact; content filtering, app scheduling, location tracking and the word blacklist all remain active. You simply lose remote management and email alerts.
Ready to give them independence; safely?
Join the hundreds of families already using OtherPhone. 30-day returns. Free delivery.
Add SafetyMode Plus and checkout