Instructions apply to iPads with iOS 12 or later.

Parents might also want to keep an eye on what their kids are doing.

It’s called Screen Time.

The iPad Settings app

Open your iPad’s Settingsapp.

Tap the name of your iPad for a complete analysis on the next screen.

How to Limit App Use on the iPad

Screen Time doesn’t just give you information.

Screen Time on iPad

It also gives you control.

How to Turn on Downtime

From the main Screen Time page, tapDowntime.

Tap the menus below these options to set the time ranges you want to limit app usage.

Screen Time on iPad

Here’s how to do that.

On the main Screen Time screen, tapApp Limits.

Choose the category or categories you want to restrict and tapNext.

Downtime on iPad

Set the maximum time per day you want apps to be available.

TapAddto finalize the timer.

App Limits will affect every app of a specified key in.

Downtime on iPad

That is, all games or entertainment apps will have the same restrictions.

This option lets you put limits on several apps at once while leaving others alone.

Downtime on iPad

Downtime active on iPad

App Limits on iPad

Add an app limit on iPad

Choosing apps to limit in Screen Time

Setting daily limits on apps on an iPad

Tap Add to finalize app limits