appcontrol
nounUK /ˈæp.kənˌtrəʊl/
US /ˈæp.kənˌtroʊl/
A tool that lets a grown-up decide which apps a kid can use and when.
Mom used appcontrol to turn off games during homework time.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A feature that limits how long certain apps can be used.
The appcontrol stopped the video app after thirty minutes.
3. A system that blocks apps that are not allowed.
Appcontrol kept the shopping app locked on the child's tablet.
4. The act of managing which apps are installed on a device.
Good appcontrol keeps the phone clean and safe.