Screen-free play in your language 🌍Ten minutes to
yourself, without
the screen-time guilt.
Some days you just need to make dinner, take the call, or sit down for a minute. You shouldn't have to hand over the tablet to do it. Snap the toys you already own and BusyBee! turns them into a game your kids will happily play on their own, so the break is yours and the guilt is gone.
📱 iPhone & iPad · Choose your language · Free 3-day trial · Cancel anytime
Balloon Keepy-Uppy
The 5 pm scramble is real
Dinner needs cooking. The call won't wait. Some days you just need ten minutes to breathe. Reaching for the TV is the easy button, and the guilt shows up right after. BusyBee! hands you a better easy button: independent, screen-free play your child can happily get lost in, built from the toys already scattered across the floor.
of parents feel guilty about their kids' screen time, yet most still reach for it.
a week is what kids actually average on screens, versus the ~9 hours parents wish for.
of hands-on, screen-free play. Enough to cook, focus, or just breathe.
Made for everyone who looks after little ones
Personalised play ideas for the child right in front of you, whether you're at home or on shift. Parents and grandparents love it, and it's a quiet lifesaver for childminders, nurseries and playgroups who always need something to play next.
Every game, in your family's language
Pick your language the moment you open the app and everything follows: the whole app, every step and every play idea, written in it. Built for bilingual homes, and for nurseries welcoming families from all over.
BusyBee! works in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Danish and Russian.
Hand them a game in three taps, then step away
Snap what you've got
Point your camera at whatever is lying around: toys, craft supplies, paper cups, string, a cardboard box.
AI turns it into games
BusyBee! spots what you own and instantly suggests three games you can play with it, tailored to your kids.
They play, you breathe
Clear, simple steps mean kids can follow along by themselves. They get real, hands-on fun, and you get your ten minutes back.
Made for real family life
Snap what you own → games
Point the camera at toys, craft bits or household stuff and get three or more games using only those items. Nothing new to buy, ever.
In your language
Pick your language when you start and the whole app follows, every game and every step. Made for multilingual homes and settings.
Tuned to your child
Tell us their age, energy and interests once, and every idea fits the actual child and the moment you're in.
Thought through by AI
Ideas match each age's abilities and attention span, with three to five skimmable steps and a safety note on every single game.
Beautifully illustrated
Every idea arrives as a friendly illustrated card showing what you need, how to play and a bonus twist to keep it fresh.
Save to your hive
Heart the winners to save them, tap “show me 3 more” for fresh ideas, and replay favourites on any rainy day.
Filters for the moment
Burn energy before dinner, wind down before bed, independent play while you cook, or rescue a rainy afternoon. Quick starts for real life.
Private by design
Photos are read in a blink and never saved. No ads, no tracking, nothing collected, and you can wipe everything whenever you like.
See BusyBee! in action
Today's pick & quick starts
Snap → three games
Point. Snap. Play.
Easy, clear steps
Simple, honest pricing
Unlimited play ideas, one happy hive
- Unlimited AI activity ideas
- Photo scanning to play with what you own
- All filters: indoor, outdoor, solo & together
- Saved favourites & child profiles
Free to download. Free for 3 days, then £19.99/month. Cancel anytime.
Built for trust, too
Snaps are read on the spot and thrown away instantly. The app collects no data and tracks nothing.
Every idea is matched to your child's age and carries its own safety note, and an adult should always be there to supervise.
Just play ideas, with no adverts aimed at your kids, and their names are always optional.
Delete all your data anytime in Settings, and cancel your subscription whenever you like.
Questions parents & nurseries ask
What languages does BusyBee! work in?
You choose your language when you open the app, and the whole app plus every game idea appears in it. BusyBee! works in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Danish and Russian, which makes it ideal for bilingual homes and nurseries.
Can nurseries and childminders use BusyBee!?
Yes. BusyBee! is made for anyone looking after young children, including nurseries, playgroups, childminders, grandparents and babysitters. Snap what you already have and get instant, age-appropriate play ideas for the children in front of you.
How does BusyBee! help cut screen time?
Instead of reaching for the tablet, you snap the toys and household items you already own and BusyBee! turns them into hands-on games kids can play on their own, so you get a guilt-free break without a screen.
Is it safe and private?
Every game is matched to your child's age and carries a safety note, and an adult should always supervise. Photos are analysed instantly and never stored, the app collects no data, shows no ads and never tracks you.
How much does BusyBee! cost?
BusyBee! is free to download with a 3-day free trial, then £7.99 per week or £19.99 per month. You can cancel anytime.
Your next ten minutes, guilt-free
BusyBee! is made for iPhone and iPad. Start your free 3-day trial and turn whatever is lying around the house into a game your kids can happily play on their own, while you finally get a minute to yourself.
iPhone & iPad · Free for 3 days · then £7.99/week or £19.99/month · Cancel anytime