For AAC Families' Secondary Device
Set up the buttons once — their shows, their games, their go-to sites. They get exactly what they need, and nothing they don't. No home screen to escape to, no app drawer, no surprises.
See it in action
From first launch to their first tap — here's exactly what it looks like.
The main screen
Once it's set up, this is all they see — a clean list of exactly what you've chosen for them. No address bar, no search, no way to wander somewhere you didn't pick.
Ready on day one
Every free download starts with YouTube already wired into a button, plus three more for whatever they love — PBS Kids, Disney Jr., racing games, sing-alongs. No setup required to get going.
Full screen, no detours
Tapping a button opens exactly what you linked, full screen, with the button list always one tap back. No recommendation rabbit holes, no accidental settings menus.
You hold the keys
Getting back into setup means answering a quick question first — easy for you, effective at keeping curious little hands out. Pick a label, a link, a color, and an icon for every button. On Pro, all eight are yours to use however you like.
Free & Pro
No subscriptions, no recurring fees — just one optional unlock.
Free
$0
Everything you need to get started today
Pro — one-time unlock
$1.99 once, not a subscription
For when four buttons isn't enough
Join the community
The Hive is our Discord — caregivers swapping what works, testing links, and shaping what we build next. It's the fastest way to get help and the best way to be heard.
Join usFAQ
PandaDash is built for caregivers managing a person's secondary tablet — the one used for shows, games, and downtime, not the device running an AAC communication program. Most AAC users already have a dedicated device locked to their AAC software; PandaDash brings that same calm, locked-down approach to the other tablet, the one for YouTube, PBS Kids, or a handful of go-to sites. It's useful for non-verbal children, AAC users of any age, adults with cognitive or sensory needs, or anyone who benefits from a simpler screen — but it's not limited to AAC families either.
No. PandaDash isn't a communication device, a symbol-based AAC app, or a replacement for someone's existing AAC system. It's built for the other tablet — the one for entertainment and downtime — so that device can be just as simple and caregiver-controlled as the AAC device already is.
PandaDash loads the web version of sites like YouTube and gives you, the caregiver, control over which pages are accessible. You set up a handful of buttons in the setup screen, then hand the tablet over — the person using it sees only those buttons, nothing else.
You choose. Option A sets PandaDash as the device's home screen, ideal for a tablet that's fully dedicated to this purpose. Option B uses Android's built-in Screen Pinning instead, which is better if the tablet is shared with others or you still want quick access to other apps.
Free includes a YouTube button plus three configurable buttons (YouTube links only). Pro unlocks all eight buttons and lets you link to any website, not just YouTube. Pro is a one-time $1.99 purchase, not a subscription.
YouTube Kids actively blocks browser-based apps like PandaDash from running on top of it, so it isn't supported. We recommend regular YouTube with Restricted Mode turned on, and Google Family Link for stronger parental controls.
No — we don't control YouTube's behavior, including ads. If ad content is a concern, a YouTube Premium subscription removes ads entirely and is the most reliable way to keep that content out.
Tap the Caretaker button and answer the simple math question. This keeps the setup screen safely out of reach of the person using the tablet.
No. PandaDash is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with YouTube, Google, or any other site it can load. We don't control how those sites behave.
Email pandaappaac@gmail.com — that's the most direct way to reach us with a bug, a question, or anything else. You're also welcome to join our Discord if you'd rather talk with other caregivers and testers too.
Pro purchases go through Google Play and follow Google Play's standard refund policy. We don't process payments or refunds directly — Google handles that on our behalf.
PandaDash is in testing now. Join early access and help shape the launch.