Families
Made for these moments.
Shoal isn't trying to be the messenger for everybody. It's built specifically for these kinds of families and these kinds of conversations.
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A smartphone-free childhood, without skipping the messaging
Turn an old phone into a safe way for your child to stay in touch with family and friends — no smartphone required.
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First steps of independence
When they start walking home alone, going to the corner shop, or spending an hour at home before you're back — they can reach you, and only you.
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A first messaging app for young children
A safe, simple chat for the youngest member of the family — without an email address or a phone number.
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Multi-generational family group chats
Grandparents, parents, children, cousins — all in one chat that doesn't depend on everyone using the same operating system.
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Co-parenting across two homes
When a child lives between two households, they shouldn't have to live between two messaging apps.
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Children chatting with friends from other families
A safe place for your child to keep up the friendships they're already making.
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Travel and international families
For families that live across time zones, languages, and roaming charges.
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