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Made by Australian parents, for Australian kids

Screen time that actually teaches.

Learn with Hupe helps children aged 2–8 enjoy quality screen time that balances beautifully with reading, creative play, and outdoor activity. Aligned with the Australian curriculum. Designed to engage — not addict.

  • Australian curriculum
  • Zero ads, ever
  • Built-in 20 min timer
  • No in-app purchases
Hupe the panda mascot holding a book

Why choose Hupe

Built because too few safe apps exist for young kids.

Screen time is part of modern family life. What matters is making it healthy, balanced, and worthwhile — quality over quantity every time. Research shows that excessive passive screen time can affect a young child's attention, memory, and mood. We built Learn with Hupe to give Australian parents a calm, curriculum-aligned option they can feel genuinely good about — one that protects developing brains, respects sleep and physical activity, and leaves plenty of room for offline play.

01

Real Australian curriculum

Every topic is mapped to specific NSW K–10 syllabus outcomes — from phonological awareness (ENE-PHOAW-01) and early number sense (MAE-RWN-01) to investigating living things (STE-SCI-01) and design thinking (ST2-DDT-02). Not generic content dressed up — actual curriculum alignment you can trace.

02

Designed to calm, not hook

No streaks, no randomised rewards, no time pressure. We deliberately removed every dopamine-driven pattern linked to digital overload and reduced attention spans, replacing them with calm encouragement that protects your child's developing brain.

03

Parent-led, not algorithm-led

Hupe was created by parents who felt the digital world was moving too fast for young children. Every design decision reflects a parent's judgment, not an engagement metric.

04

Interactive, not passive

Children don't just watch — they tap, drag, match, and respond. Each topic includes interactive skill checkpoints embedded naturally into the learning story.

✦ Meet the friends

Five gentle characters. One calm world.

Every Hupe story is led by a familiar friend. Children build a relationship with each character — and the characters guide them through new ideas with patience and warmth.

Pip the Panda

Pip the Panda

Loves stories & quiet time

Gigi the Giraffe

Gigi the Giraffe

Reaches for new words

Ellie the Elephant

Ellie the Elephant

Remembers every number

Tilly the Tiger

Tilly the Tiger

Brave with big problems

Milo the Monkey

Milo the Monkey

Curious about everything

How it works

Learning that feels like play.

Each session combines story-driven animation, interactive activities, and gentle feedback — designed so children want to learn, without needing to be pushed. Best of all, the curiosity sparked on-screen often carries over into offline reading, creative play, and real-world discovery.

01

Story begins

An animated topic-level story introduces concepts gradually, with a character children grow to love — Hupe the panda.

02

Skill checkpoint

The video pauses naturally at a learning moment. A simple, age-appropriate interaction appears — tap, drag, match, or select.

03

Calm feedback

Correct answers get warm encouragement. Incorrect answers get a gentle hint and a retry — never a failure screen, never frustration.

04

Story continues

Progress is saved. The story resumes. Children build skills naturally, completing topics at their own pace without time pressure.

Ellie the Elephant — a Hupe friend

Curriculum

Aligned to what Australian schools actually teach.

Every topic maps directly to NSW K–10 syllabus outcomes. Parents and schools can trust the content is developmentally correct and age-appropriate.

MathematicsEnglishScienceLogic & PatternsGeography
2–3 yrs
Early phonological awareness (ENE-PHOAW-01), whole number sense to 20 (MAE-RWN-01), and exploring living things (STE-SCI-01) — building the neural pathways that prepare young minds for formal learning
Developmental
4–5 yrs
Phonics and vocabulary tiers (EN1-PHOKW-01, EN1-VOCAB-01), place value and addition (MA1-RWN-01, MA1-CSQ-01), and posing questions about the world (ST1-PQU-01) — directly aligned with Stage 1 NSW outcomes
Pre-academic
6–8 yrs
Reading fluency (EN2-REFLU-01), multiplication and fractions (MA2-MR-01, MA2-PF-01), and investigating energy and systems (ST2-SCI-01) — mapped to Stage 2 outcomes across the NSW K–10 syllabus
Grade-aligned

Safe screen time

Built for a world where digital safety matters.

Screen time is part of a healthy childhood when it is balanced with physical activity, reading, creative play, and quality sleep. Learn with Hupe is built from the ground up to be something parents can hand to their child without worry — supporting the whole picture of a well-rounded day.

Milo the Monkey — a Hupe friend

Absolutely no ads

No advertising, no sponsored content, no third-party tracking. What your child sees is what we built — nothing more.

Guaranteed

Built-in 20-minute timer

Australian guidelines recommend quality, limited screen time for young children — no more than one hour per day for ages 2–5. Hupe automatically encourages a natural break after 20 minutes with calm, non-punitive messaging, helping families stay well within recommended limits while prioritising physical activity, free play, and sleep.

Based on Australian guidelines

Low-dopamine design

No streaks, no randomised rewards, no countdown timers, no competitive scoring. We removed every pattern associated with digital addiction by design.

Evidence-informed

Calm completion messaging

When a topic ends, children hear "You've learned enough for now" — not a push to keep playing. Healthy screen habits start with honest endings.

Child-tested

No social features

There are no chats, no leaderboards, no public profiles. Children learn in a private, enclosed environment with no exposure to other users.

Private by default

Multiple child profiles

Add separate profiles for each child. Each profile tracks their own progress and serves age-appropriate content automatically.

Family-ready

Sparks offline curiosity

Topics naturally encourage children to continue learning away from the screen — through drawing, building, outdoor exploration, and shared reading with family.

Whole-child approach

Made for co-viewing

Sessions are designed to be enjoyed together. Parents can watch, pause, and talk through concepts — turning screen time into shared family time.

Parent-involved

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing.

One subscription. All content. No upsells, no locked levels, no hidden costs.

Monthly
$7.99per month

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Perfect for families who want to try Hupe before committing long-term.

  • All subjects for ages 2–8
  • Up to 8 child profiles
  • Progress tracking & reports
  • Offline mode included
  • Zero ads, guaranteed
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Schools & educators

We offer flexible licensing for classrooms and schools. Hupe's curriculum alignment with NSW K–10 makes it an ideal complement to classroom learning. Contact us for school pricing, volume licensing, and educator resources.

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What parents say

Real feedback from real families.

★★★★★
"Finally — an app I can hand to my 4-year-old without watching over her shoulder the whole time. No ads popping up, no weird YouTube rabbit holes. Just learning. I could cry."
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Sarah M.
Mum of two · Sydney, NSW
★★★★★
"My son is 7 and we were worried about how much he was craving screen time. Since switching to Hupe, he naturally stops after the timer and often heads straight outside or picks up a book. It's like the app is on our side as parents."
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James T.
Dad of three · Melbourne, VIC
★★★★★
"As a primary school teacher, I recommend this to parents constantly. It's actually aligned to what we teach in class. Kids arrive better prepared and parents feel confident about the content."
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Lauren K.
Year 2 Teacher · Brisbane, QLD

Common questions

Answers for careful parents.

Correct. Zero advertising, ever. We are a subscription product. Our revenue comes entirely from subscriptions, which means our incentives align with yours — we succeed when your child gets genuine value, not when they click on ads.

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