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Pinwheel

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Parental Apps·pinwheel.com

A smart phone for kids with a curated app library, gradual unlock system, and expert-backed approach to introducing technology responsibly.

13 full + 0 partial capabilities
1 platforms
Bundled— Pinwheel phones from $99 (device). Caregiver subscription at $9.98/mo (includes app curation, controls, and cellular plan add-on).

About Pinwheel

Pinwheel provides smartphones designed specifically for kids, featuring a curated library of over 1,000 apps that have been reviewed by child development experts, educators, and parents. The unique Caregiver Portal lets parents control exactly which apps are available and gradually unlock more features as kids grow and demonstrate responsibility. Pinwheel's approach is rooted in the philosophy that kids need a guided on-ramp to technology rather than either full access or total restriction. The platform includes contact management, location tracking, customizable routines, and a growing ecosystem of educational and creative apps.

Device Support

Android

Pricing

Bundled

Pinwheel phones from $99 (device). Caregiver subscription at $9.98/mo (includes app curation, controls, and cellular plan add-on).

API Integration

Partner API

Pinwheel offers managed API access for curated app providers and child safety platforms seeking integration.

Age Range

Ages 6–15

Connect via Phosra

How Phosra Connects to Pinwheel

Phosra supports Pinwheel rule translation. Connect your existing Pinwheel account to push rules through Phosra's unified API.

Pinwheel

Connect Source

Link Pinwheel to a child profile and enable automatic rule syncing across all supported capabilities.

POST /v1/sources
bash
curl -X POST https://api.phosra.com/v1/sources \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
      "child_id": "ch_emma_01",
      "source": "pinwheel",
      "credentials": {
          "partner_token": "pinwheel_ptr_..."
      },
      "auto_sync": true
  }'

Pinwheel

Sync All Rules

Push all active Phosra rules to Pinwheel in a single sync operation.

POST /v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/sync
bash
curl -X POST https://api.phosra.com/v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/sync \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "sync_mode": "full"
  }'

Expert-Curated App Library

Content Rating Filter

content_rating

Enforces age-appropriate content ratings across apps and media.

POST /v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules
bash
curl -X POST https://api.phosra.com/v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
      "category": "content_rating",
      "value": "enabled"
  }'

Contact Management

Chat & Messaging Control

social_chat_control

Restricts messaging to known, parent-approved contacts.

POST /v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules
bash
curl -X POST https://api.phosra.com/v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
      "category": "social_chat_control",
      "value": "enabled"
  }'

Messaging Controls

DM Restriction

dm_restriction

Restricts direct messaging to approved contacts only.

POST /v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules
bash
curl -X POST https://api.phosra.com/v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
      "category": "dm_restriction",
      "value": "enabled"
  }'

Screen Time Limits

Daily Screen Time Limit

time_daily_limit

Caps total daily screen time across all connected platforms.

POST /v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules
bash
curl -X POST https://api.phosra.com/v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
      "category": "time_daily_limit",
      "value": "enabled"
  }'

Customizable Routines

Scheduled Access Windows

time_scheduled_hours

Restricts device or app access to approved time windows.

POST /v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules
bash
curl -X POST https://api.phosra.com/v1/sources/src_pinwheel_01/rules \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
      "category": "time_scheduled_hours",
      "value": "enabled"
  }'

Capability Matrix

How Pinwheel maps to Phosra's 13 rule categories.

Expert-Curated App LibraryFull
Contact ManagementFull
Messaging ControlsFull
Screen Time LimitsFull
Customizable RoutinesFull
Location TrackingFull
Web FilteringFull
Category BlockingFull
Account Creation ControlFull
App Approval SystemFull
In-App Purchase ControlFull
Caregiver AlertsFull
Usage ReportsFull
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Use Pinwheel with Phosra

Connect Pinwheel through Phosra's API and enforce rules across every platform your child uses.

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