Created by Apple, iPads are often described as bigger versions of the iPhone as they have similar interfaces and features allowing users to do things like take photographs, send messages or play games. However, there are some key differences in size and specifications.
Through iOS, users can also access the App Store, which gives them access to millions of apps – from Roblox to Snapchat.
iOS does have parental controls available to help parents block or limit specific apps on their child’s iPad as well as restricting features such as location sharing.
As with the iPhone, the iPad’s parental controls can be accessed through the ‘Content & Privacy Restrictions’ section of the ‘Screen Time’ setting on their child’s iPad. Apple also introduced Family Sharing which can be used to share Apple subscriptions like Apple Music, but also allows parents to set up an Apple ID for children in their family under 13 and set parental controls remotely (on their own devices). Family Sharing also enables parents to set up ‘Communication Safety’ so that if a child receives or tries to send nude imagery, it will be blurred and they will be warned and encouraged to get help (although the child can still view or send the imagery if they choose).