Peko Pal vs a phone or tablet

Peko Pal is meant to come before the phone. It gives a child some independence and a way to stay close to the people they love, while you keep the guardrails.

	Peko Pal	A phone or tablet
Screen	None. Everything works by buttons and sound.	Built around a screen.
Who your child can contact	Only people you approve in the Peko Pal app.	Anyone, unless you set up controls.
Internet	No web browser. AI web search uses a kid-safe filter and never opens websites.	The open internet.
AI	Optional. You write its instructions and can look back over how it's being used.	General-purpose AI apps built for adults.
Ads	None.	Common in apps and games.
Stories and music	Stories, podcasts and radio you choose. No cards or figures to lose.	Apps and streaming services.

Who it's for

Roughly ages 3 to 12, from their first bedtime story to the year before their first phone. See What is Peko Pal?.