App Reviews

Gaming

What Is Twitch? A Twitch App Review for Parents

⭐   2.0 / 5

If your kids are super into gaming, odds are they may like Twitch, too. But just what is Twitch? It’s actually a popular video-game streaming platform (and app) where people play games live and provide real-time video commentary

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Gaming

What Is Minecraft? An App Review for Parents

⭐   4.0 / 5

Just what is Minecraft — and why is it so fun for kids? There’s a lot to this incredibly popular, expansive game, so let’s dive right in.

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Gaming

What Is Discord and Is It Safe? A Discord App Review for Parents

⭐   2.0 / 5

If your kids are really into gaming, odds are you’ve probably heard them talking about Discord. But what is Discord?

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Video

Is YouTube for Kids Safe? A YouTube App Review for Parents

⭐   3.0 / 5

It’s important for parents to know just what all kids are able to watch and how they can help protect their children. YouTube Kids can be a safer option because it has some good parental control options to take advantage of.

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Video

What Is TikTok? A TikTok App Review for Parents

⭐   2.0 / 5

With more than a billion active users, TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world right now. Users flock to TikTok to create, share, and watch short videos on nearly any topic imaginable.

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Lifestyle

Is Spotify Safe? A Spotify App Review for Parents

⭐   3.0 / 5

Spotify is a popular music streaming service that provides access to countless artists, albums, songs, playlists, and podcasts. The app uses a “freemium” subscription model, which means that the free version comes with ads. 

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Social Media

Is Snapchat Safe? A Snapchat App Review for Parents

⭐   1.0 / 5

Snapchat, the teen-favorite messaging app that popularized the idea of “disappearing messages'' has been one of the most popular social media platforms for nearly a decade.

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Gaming

Is Roblox Safe for Kids? A Roblox App Review for Parents

⭐   3.5 / 5

Roblox is one of the most popular video games in the U.S. for children 5–12. But despite its wild popularity, it can still be a little hard to understand what exactly kids are doing while they’re playing it.

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Lifestyle

Is Pinterest Safe? A Pinterest App Review for Parents

⭐   3.0 / 5

Pinterest is an image-saving and discovery app that helps users search for and find visual inspiration. This can look like saved recipes, cute outfit ideas, decoration photos, and more.

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