Questions parents ask
Straight answers about what Professor Paws does, what it doesn't, and what it collects.
Does it give children the answer?
It's designed not to. It guides the method in small steps — visuals, manipulatives, hints — and breaks a step down smaller when your child is stuck, instead of revealing the answer.
If you ever see it slip, tell us — there's a report button right in the lesson.
Is Professor Paws an AI tutor?
It teaches the next step, checks arithmetic in code, and has no chat. The AI writes the lesson — pacing, wording, encouragement — and every phonics letter sound is real recorded human speech.
What data do you collect about my child?
The minimum a learning coach needs: a parent email, a nickname, your child's age, the schoolwork you enter, and learning progress. Homework photos are processed to read the task and are not stored in your child's profile.
Handwriting stays on the device. Nothing is sold, shared for ads, or used to train AI. Details in our Privacy Policy.
What ages and subjects?
Children roughly 8–13, met at the level they're actually working at. Professor Paws covers spelling and phonics; addition, subtraction, times tables, division, fractions, telling time, and money; and reading, with comprehension questions grounded in the passage.
Is a diagnosis required?
No. It's for children who learn differently or regularly find homework overwhelming — with or without a formal diagnosis.
Is it designed for children with ADHD, autism, or dyslexia?
It's designed with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia in mind: one step at a time, no timers, and no penalty for a wrong answer. That is a design intent, not a promise — Professor Paws is not a diagnosis tool or a treatment, and we don't make claims about outcomes. More on how it works.
Can I photograph the homework?
Yes. Photograph the worksheet, or type or paste what school assigned. A photo doesn't reveal the answers — Professor Paws reads the task and turns it into guided steps your child works through. Photos are processed to read the task and are not stored in your child's profile.
Can my child make purchases?
No. The parent controls the account and any subscription. There is nothing a child can buy.
What device, and what will it cost?
Professor Paws is an iPad app, preparing for public App Store launch.
A subscription is $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year. A new monthly subscription starts with 2 weeks free, and a new yearly subscription starts with 1 month free. You'll always see the price before paying anything, and the parent controls the subscription.
Can I use a Florida education scholarship?
Professor Paws has been placed in the Step Up For Students seller onboarding queue for future consideration; it is not an approved vendor today. What that means for FES-UA and PEP families.
Does it replace school or tutoring?
No — it supports the work your child is already learning, and makes home practice calmer and more accessible.
How do I delete my child's data?
From inside the app: Parent area → Edit Child → Delete child data. You can also email hello@playprofessorpaws.com from the parent account's email address. Details on the Support page.