Screenwise is a digital wellness platform that helps parents make confident decisions about their kids' media and technology use. We provide personalized media ratings using our four-dimension WISE scoring system (Wholesome, Imaginative, Safe, Enriching), community benchmark data showing what other families at your school and grade are doing, and expert guides on every app, game, show, movie, book, and platform kids use. Unlike universal rating systems, Screenwise adapts to YOUR family.
Parents are constantly making decisions about screens, games, apps, and media with zero context. "Should my 3rd grader have a phone?" "Is 2 hours of screen time too much?" "Is my kid the only one not on TikTok?" "Is Roblox teaching my kid entrepreneurship or just draining my bank account?"
You're making these calls in a vacuum — or basing them on the one loud parent at pickup who has very strong opinions about everything.
Screenwise gives you the data and context you're missing. Not lectures. Not guilt. Data, community context, and honest guidance.
1. Take a 5-Minute Family Survey
We ask about your family's current digital situation — what your kids are using, your comfort levels with different content types, what independence milestones they've hit, and your values and priorities. It's not a test. There are no wrong answers. Take the survey here.
2. Get Personalized Insights
Based on your responses, you get community benchmarks (how does your family compare to others in your grade and school?), personalized media recommendations (specific games, shows, apps, and tools that match YOUR family), and WISE scores that adapt to your family's values.
3. Browse Guides and Ratings
When your kid asks about something new — Roblox, Discord, TikTok, whatever — come here first. Our guides give you what it actually is (explained for parents, not by marketers), age-appropriate guidance, safety considerations, what other families are doing, and personalized recommendations.
Personalized, Not Universal
Common Sense Media gives every 10-year-old the same rating. We don't. A kid who's been gaming since age 5 is in a different place than one who just got their first device. A family that's relaxed about language is different from one that isn't. We meet you where you are.
Community Context
We show you what other families — at your school, in your grade, in your area — are actually doing. Not to create pressure. To create context. When you know that 65% of 3rd graders at your school play Roblox, that's a different conversation than guessing.
Four-Dimension WISE Scores
Instead of a single age number, every piece of media gets scored across four dimensions: Wholesome (positive values), Imaginative (creativity and active engagement), Safe (age-appropriate content and online safety), and Enriching (educational and developmental value). Learn how WISE scores work.
Covers Everything Kids Actually Use
Not just movies and games. We cover video games, apps, YouTube channels, podcasts, TV shows, movies, books, board games, AI tools, social media, parental controls, and independence milestones.
No Judgment
We're not here to tell you you're doing it wrong. Strict about screens? Cool. More relaxed? Also cool. Somewhere in between and constantly second-guessing yourself? That's most of us. Screenwise gives you information and context. You make the call.
Screenwise was built by parents who were tired of Googling "is [thing] appropriate for kids" and getting useless results, asking other parents and getting either judgment or shrugs, and feeling like they were making these decisions blind. We built the tool we wished existed.
Q: Is Screenwise free?
Yes — the family survey, community benchmarks, and basic media ratings are free. Premium features like personalized insights, unlimited guide access, and detailed family reports are available with a paid plan. See pricing.
Q: What media does Screenwise cover?
Screenwise rates movies, TV shows, video games, books, apps, YouTube channels, TikTok creators, podcasts, and board games. We cover both specific titles (like Minecraft or Bluey) and broader topics (like "best educational apps for 2nd graders" or "when should kids get a phone").
Q: How is Screenwise different from Common Sense Media?
Common Sense Media provides universal content breakdowns — what's in a movie or game. Screenwise provides personalized recommendations based on your family's specific situation, values, and community context. Read the full comparison.
Q: What are WISE scores?
WISE stands for Wholesome, Imaginative, Safe, and Enriching. Each media item is scored 0-25 on each dimension, combining to a 0-100 overall score. Unlike traditional age ratings, WISE scores are multi-dimensional and adapt to your family's priorities. Learn more about WISE scores.
Q: Is my family's data private?
Yes. Survey responses are anonymous and used only to generate your personalized insights and contribute to aggregate community benchmarks. We never share individual family data. Read our privacy policy.
Take the survey — 5 minutes, anonymous, free. You'll immediately get your family's digital profile, community benchmarks for your grade, and personalized recommendations. Or browse all Screenwise ratings and parent guides.