Yes. Tiny Beacon is free during beta, and no credit card is required.

Which devices can join?

iPhone testers join through TestFlight. Android testers join the closed test through the Google Group and Play opt-in link, using the same Google account for both steps.

The Play opt-in link says it isn't available — what do I do?

Wait a short while after joining the group, confirm you're signed into the same Google account, then email support@tiny-beacon.com.

Do the public beta builds collect screenshots or screen content?

No. The iPhone TestFlight beta and the Android closed-test build do not collect screenshots or screen content.

Can beta features change?

Yes. Beta builds can change often, and features may be delayed or unavailable while we learn.

Tiny Beacon beta

Help us make child safety calmer.

For parents and legal guardians. Join the beta on iPhone or Android, free during beta. No credit card required.

What testers get

Early access while the beta is running.
A direct way to try the public beta build on your own phone.
A chance to help shape a calmer approach to child safety.

iPhone

Join on iPhone

1Install TestFlight from the App Store.
2Open the public beta link below on your iPhone and accept the invite.

Join the TestFlight beta

TestFlight may ask you to sign in with your Apple Account.

Android

Join on Android

This is a closed test. Join the Google Group, then opt in via the Play link, using the same Google account for both steps.

1Join the Tiny Beacon testers Google Group.
2Open the Play opt-in link with that same Google account.Join the Android beta on Google Play
3Install Tiny Beacon from Google Play once the test is available to you.

After joining the group, it may take a short while before the Play opt-in becomes available. If Play Protect blocks the install, stop there and email [email protected] — we'll sort it out with Google before you install.

Built by Dr. Shamir Rajadurai, a PhD criminologist, and broadcaster Steve D'Angelo. Sharing is always visible to the child — no one-way mirrors.

What we ask

Join as a parent or legal guardian and manage setup as an adult.
Complete consent in the app before using relevant family features.
Tell us what feels clear, what feels confusing, and what is not working. Use TestFlight feedback on iPhone or email [email protected] on either platform.

Frequently asked

Is the beta free?: Yes. Tiny Beacon is free during beta, and no credit card is required.
Which devices can join?: iPhone testers join through TestFlight. Android testers join the closed test through the Google Group and Play opt-in link, using the same Google account for both steps.
The Play opt-in link says it isn't available — what do I do?: Wait a short while after joining the group, confirm you're signed into the same Google account, then email [email protected].
Do the public beta builds collect screenshots or screen content?: No. The iPhone TestFlight beta and the Android closed-test build do not collect screenshots or screen content.
Can beta features change?: Yes. Beta builds can change often, and features may be delayed or unavailable while we learn.

Thanks for helping us learn. Email [email protected] anytime, or visit Support.