Kids channels you want to watch together. For growing minds, ages 0-6.
Built in collaboration with researchers from:
Built in collaboration with researchers from:
Most kids apps are built for engagement. Ours is built for growth.
Built in collaboration with researchers from:
7 Stages of Childhood DevelopmentThe Developmental Areas Maka supports:
INSIDE MAKA
Hand-picked by experts who know what your kid needs.
INSIDE MAKA
Designed to help them grow, not keep them glued.
INSIDE MAKA
Maka's mascot Scoot guides your kid with transitions, so the burden's not all on you.
See what Maka families are saying about us.
EASY TO USE
I love the timer, it's simple to adjust.
Steven T.
Parent of a 2 year old
USA
A REAL PRODUCT
Love the backing of research and scientific evidence.
Daniella S.
Parent of a 2 year old
USA
EASY CUSTOMIZATION
I liked making my own channels customized to my parenting goals.
Robin
Parent of a 4 year old
USA
EASY TO USE
I like how channels are organized and easy to choose from.
Daniel
Parent of a child under 1
USA
SO MUCH FUN
LOVE the quick play option on the top-right - no need to fidget around, just click play!
Meghan
Parent of a 3 year old
USA
HELPFUL
I like how Maka covers all aspects of learning.
Tiffany B.
Parent of a 1 year old
USA
EASY TO USE
I liked creating a personalized channel for Nora.
Erin F.
Parent of a 4 year old
USA
CONTENT CURATION
I liked that pre-curated content plus the option to individualize it for my child.
Madison B.
Parent of a 4 year old
USA
PARENTAL CONTROL
I really like that you can select the amount of time for their engagement.
Brandon
Parent of a 1 year old
USA
Maka is the only streaming app for kids 0-6 built on child development science. Every video in our catalog is sourced by our experts and evaluated through a framework developed with researchers at Yale Child Study Center to ensure alignment to your child's age and stage. There's no algorithm optimizing for watch time, no autoplay into random content, and no ads. We're not trying to keep your kid watching longer. We're helping them watch better.
Yes! You can cast Maka to your TV using AirPlay from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. For the best experience, keep your device unlocked while they watch Maka. See our Help Center article for more.
You set a watch duration when setting up each child's profile. When time is almost up, Makaverse characters Scoot and Iris gently let your child know the session is ending. You can adjust the timer anytime before pressing play — see our Help Center for more.
Maka uses a parent-only hold gesture to exit, to discourage little fingers from exiting a session. For extra peace of mind, we recommend turning on Apple's Guided Access feature, which locks the device to Maka entirely. We have a step-by-step guide in our Help Center to set it up in under a minute.
You can create a separate profile for each child. Maka tailors content recommendations to each child's specific age and developmental stage, so your 2-year-old and your 5-year-old each see what's right for them. Switching between profiles is quick, and each child's favorites and channels stay separate.
We're currently available in the US App Store. We're planning to expand globally, and we'd love to let you know when we launch in your region. Join our waitlist and we'll reach out the moment it's available where you are.
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