The SMS app that grows with you
Wise SMS is a safer SMS and MMS app built for kids and their families. Every message still uses the normal mobile network, but with no group chats, strong safety controls like inappropriate image protection, parent controlled AI option, beautiful kid friendly themes and powerful parental tools that put you in charge of who can contact your child, when they can message.
Built for Families
No group chats
Image Protection
Unlike generic messaging apps adapted for children, Wise SMS was designed from the ground up for family communication with age-appropriate controls and features.
Group chats can be tough. They are often where exclusion, unkind comments and bullying show up. We want kids to feel connected with their friends, but group chats work best once friendship groups have time to mature emotionally.
A carer may decide to allow image sharing. Before it is sent or received, all images are checked on the device to make sure it is appropriate before showing the child. Likewise, any unknown sender is first vetted by the carer before sending to your child.
Wise AI
Joyful
Premium upgrades
We believe in empowering children with technology while keeping them safe. If parents choose, kids can search the web safely through the AI chat without the risks of unrestricted browsing. Our approach balances freedom with protection, growing with your child.
Kids can personalise their space with beautiful themes that make messaging feel fun and their own. Messages can also be translated with a swipe, from family languages to playful options like Pirate or Aussie slang.
Upgrade to unlock extra superpowers:
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100 daily AI Chats. AI also understands images and can search the web.
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Theme creation and sharing
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Safe AI image background generation for safe, creative fun
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Unlimited MMS messages for photos
About Us
Creating a Wiser childhood with(out) tech
The Wise SMS app has been built to support the Wise Phone initiative, designed to protect the wellbeing of children, while empowering them to grow confidently in the digital world. It’s not about limiting potential but about guiding them along the often-complicated path of modern technology. We want to give them the tools to stay safe, feel connected, and develop healthy digital habits, while safeguarding their mental and emotional health.
Made for the whole family
For Young Children (Ages 8-12)
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Supervised Messaging - Message family with full parental oversight
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Photo Sharing - No sharing by default
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Contact Whitelist - Only approved contacts
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Safe Information Access - AI chat searches web without browser risks
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Fun Features - Enjoy themes and translations
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Learning Tool - Develop responsible habits
For Teens
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More Independence - Gradually enabled features
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Photo Sharing - With safety checks in place
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AI Chat - Get homework help and search the web safely
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Translation - Swipe to translate messages instantly
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Custom Themes - Express personal style
For Carers
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Secure Management - Get SMS code to unlock settings on child's device
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Time Management - Wind Down mode for homework/bedtime
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Conversation Review - Check messages when convenient
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Emergency Ready - Location sharing for safety
For Multilingual families
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Bridge Languages - Grandparents and grandchildren communicate easily
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Language Learning - Practice new languages safely
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Cultural Connection - Maintain heritage language skills
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Mixed Conversations - Translate messages seamlessly