Sybil
Timothy McDoniel Parenting In-app purchases
Kid-safe photo & video gallery. Parent-controlled & 100% offline.
- Downloads
- 80+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Dec 8
- 2025 · v2.0.4
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About Sybil
The free version lets you add up to 10 photos or videos to experience the full functionality. Love it? Unlock unlimited media with a one-time purchase of $2.99. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
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Worried about handing your phone to your toddler? We've all been there. In seconds, they can delete photos, send random texts, or get into apps they shouldn't.
Sybil is the simple, safe, and 100% offline media gallery built for parents. It transforms your phone or tablet into a toddler-proof photo album, giving you complete peace of mind.
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HOW IT WORKS
1. Curate Your Album: Select photos and videos from your device to add to Sybil's secure space
2. Optional PIN Lock: Set a parent-only PIN for extra security, or skip it for easier access—your choice
3. Choose a Mode:
- Kid Gallery: Your child manually swipes through media at their own pace
- Kid Slides: Automatic slideshow with customizable speed (1-10 seconds per photo)
4. Safe Viewing: Hand your device over. They can explore the media you selected, but can't access anything else!
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KEY FEATURES
- Two Viewing Modes: Interactive gallery or hands-free slideshow
- Customizable Slideshow: Adjust photo timing (1-10 seconds) and enable looping
- Optional PIN Lock: Secure with a PIN or disable for quick access—you decide
- Slide-to-Unlock Exit: Long-press the edge, slide to unlock, and return to parent controls
- Screen Pinning: Uses Android's security to keep kids safely inside the app
- Shuffle Feature: Randomize media order for variety
- Full Control: You choose exactly what your child sees
- No Accidental Actions: Can't delete photos, make calls, send texts, or access other apps
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YOUR PRIVACY IS THE TOP PRIORITY
- 100% OFFLINE: No internet connection required
- NO DATA COLLECTION: Zero analytics, tracking, or personal information collected
- YOUR MEDIA STAYS YOURS: All content stored securely only on your device—never uploaded or shared
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PERFECT FOR
✓ Car rides and road trips
✓ Waiting rooms and appointments
✓ Restaurant meals
✓ Connecting little ones with family memories
✓ Screen time you can feel good about
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Start with 10 free files today and turn "Can I see your phone?" into a worry-free experience.
What’s new
Version 2.0.4 · Updated December 8, 2025
- Added pinch-to-zoom for full-screen photos (1x to 5x zoom) - Pan zoomed images by dragging when zoomed in - Changed full-screen exit gesture to vertical flick (up or down) - more intuitive like WhatsApp - Horizontal swipes still navigate between media as before - Added haptic feedback for gallery clicks, media navigation, and all button presses - Added Haptic Feedback toggle in Settings to enable/disable vibrations
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