How Kidova works
An encrypted tunnel from each device to our servers in Germany. Filtering happens there, so it works the same on every phone and every network.
The tunnel
Your child’s phone
Encrypted WireGuard tunnel
Kidova servers in Germany
Kids protection · ad blocking · scam protection
Blocked: ads, trackers, adult sites, scams
The internet
- 1
The device connects
The Kidova app opens a WireGuard tunnel to our servers. Everything the device sends goes through it, encrypted.
- 2
We check each address
Every website or app server name is checked against your child’s settings. Allowed ones load normally; blocked ones simply don’t connect.
- 3
You stay in control
Settings you change in the parent app apply within seconds. Your child sees a friendly message and can ask you.
What we can and can’t block
| Where it appears | Can Kidova block it? |
|---|---|
| Ads and trackers in browsers, most free games and many apps | Yes |
| Meta ads inside other apps and websites | Yes |
| Meta Pixel tracking on websites | Yes |
| Facebook SDK tracking inside other apps | Mostly; a few apps stop working |
| Sponsored posts inside the Facebook and Instagram apps | No, not without breaking the app |
| Ads inside YouTube, Instagram or TikTok | No. We recommend YouTube Premium Family |
| The whole Facebook, Instagram or TikTok service, for children | Yes, per child |
We can’t remove ads inside YouTube, Instagram or TikTok. Here’s why and what we do instead.
Why it’s hard to get around
- All DNS lookups are forced to our filter, whatever the device is set to.
- Known encrypted DNS services and VPN services are blocked at our servers.
- If a child’s device stops connecting, you’re told.
- Android device admin and Apple’s Screen Time controls protect the app from removal.
Which version has what
| Version | Kids protection | Ad blocking |
|---|---|---|
| Google Play | Full | Off: Google Play doesn’t allow it |
| Direct download from kidova.com (Android) | Full | Full |
| App Store (iPhone) | Full | Depends on Apple’s review; otherwise via a DNS profile |
A safer, calmer internet for your family
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