What Is WHIC? The AI School Conversation App Explained

WHIC at a glance:

• Full name: What Happened In Class
• What it does: AI voice chat for children about their school day, then personalised conversation starters for parents
• Ages: Kindy to Year 12 (ages 4–18)
• Cost: Free
• Available: iOS and Android, currently in Australia with Singapore launching soon
• Website: whic.today

What is WHIC?

WHIC stands for What Happened In Class. It's an AI-powered app that helps families have real, meaningful conversations about the school day.

Your child voice-chats with a friendly AI character called Whicy about what happened at school. Whicy asks age-appropriate questions, listens, and draws out the details — friends, lessons, funny moments, tricky parts. Then WHIC sends parents personalised conversation starters based on what their child actually shared.

The result: dinner conversations that go beyond "How was school?" "Good."

How does WHIC work?

WHIC works in three simple steps.

1. Your child chats with Whicy. After school, your child opens the app and has a voice conversation with Whicy — a friendly AI character. They talk about their day in their own words, at their own pace.

1. WHIC creates conversation starters. The AI analyses what your child shared and generates specific, personalised prompts for parents. Instead of guessing what to ask, you get real things to talk about.

1. You have a real conversation. At dinner, in the car, or at bedtime, you use the conversation starters to connect with your child about what actually happened — not what you assume happened.

WHIC also combines insights from parents across the class, so conversation starters get richer as more families join.

Who is WHIC for?

WHIC is designed for families with school-age children. It works for parents, grandparents, carers, and any family member who wants to stay connected to a child's school life.

It's particularly valuable for parents who work and can't do school pickup, separated families where one parent misses day-to-day details, grandparents who want to stay involved, and families where children tend to give one-word answers about school.

What ages does WHIC work for?

WHIC adapts its conversation style for children from Kindy (ages 4-5) through to Year 12 (ages 17-18). The AI adjusts its language, tone, and questions based on the child's age group.

For younger children, Whicy uses simple language, asks about play and friends, and keeps conversations short and light. For older children and teenagers, Whicy adapts to discuss subjects, social dynamics, assessments, and the more complex aspects of high school life.

What does the AI actually do?

Whicy is built on modern AI language models, designed specifically for child-appropriate conversation. It does several things.

It asks the right questions. Instead of broad questions like "How was your day?", Whicy asks specific, low-pressure questions that are easy to answer — grounded in research on how children communicate best.

It adapts to each child. Over time, Whicy learns what topics your child engages with and adjusts accordingly. Some children love talking about friends. Others prefer talking about what they learned. Whicy follows their lead.

It summarises for parents. The AI distils what your child shared into clear, useful conversation starters. You don't get a transcript — you get the prompts you need to start a real conversation.

Is WHIC free?

Yes. WHIC is free to use for families. There are no paywalls, no premium tiers that lock core features, and no advertising.

Is WHIC private?

Privacy is fundamental to WHIC's design. The app is built for children, so privacy isn't an afterthought — it's the foundation.

WHIC does not sell or share personal data. Conversations are processed to generate parent summaries and are handled with strict data protection. The app complies with Australian privacy law and is designed with child safety as a core principle. Parents have full control over their family's data.

Where is WHIC available?

WHIC is currently available for families in Australia on both iOS and Android. A Singapore launch is planned for the near future, with additional markets to follow.

How is WHIC different from other parenting apps?

Most parenting apps focus on logistics — scheduling, meal planning, sleep tracking. WHIC focuses on conversation. It's the only app specifically designed to bridge the gap between what happens at school and what families talk about at home.

It doesn't replace the parent. It replaces the guesswork.

Try WHIC free at whic.today — find your child's class and start having better conversations today.

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