Apps
Your children use apps every day. Here is honest, up-to-date information about the most popular ones — what they are, why kids like them, what the risks are, and what you can do.
Each guide follows the same structure: understand first, act second.
Last reviewed: April 2026
📱 Social Media
Snapchat
Disappearing messages, streaks and Snap Map — what parents need to know.
TikTok
Short-form videos, algorithm-driven feed and live streaming — what parents need to know.
Photos, Reels, DMs and the Explore page — what parents need to know about Instagram.
BeReal
One random daily photo with no filters — what parents need to know.
Likee
Short video and live streaming app — what parents need to know.
The original social network — groups, marketplace, and data collection parents should know about.
X (Twitter)
Microblogging, viral threads and real-time news — what parents need to know about X.
Jodel
Anonymous and hyperlocal — what parents need to know about the app where no one has a name.
Anonymous forums, infinite content and no parent dashboard — what parents need to know.
🎮 Gaming
Roblox
A social gaming platform with millions of user-created experiences.
Fortnite
Free-to-play battle royale, voice chat and V-Bucks — what parents need to know.
Minecraft
Minecraft — build, explore and survive — what parents need to know.
💬 Messaging Apps
Discord
Servers, voice and text chat, and gaming communities — what parents need to know.
End-to-end encrypted messaging app with group chats, voice messages and sharing — what parents need to know.
Facebook Messenger
Meta's messaging app with chat, video calls, and games — what parents need to know.
Viber
Messaging app with calls, communities and stickers — what parents need to know.
Telegram
Cloud-based messaging with large groups, channels, and bots — what parents need to know.
Signal
Privacy-focused messaging app with end-to-end encryption — what parents should know.
🎬 Video & Streaming
YouTube
The world's largest video platform — algorithm recommendations, comments and endless content — what parents need to know.
Twitch
Live streaming of gaming, chat and community — what parents need to know.
Zoomerang
AI video maker and social community — what parents need to know.
Spotify
Music, podcasts, video and chat — what parents need to know about Spotify.
🖥️ Devices & Consoles
Xbox
Gaming console with online multiplayer, messaging and voice chat — what parents need to know.
PlayStation
Online gaming, voice chat and PlayStation Network — what parents need to know.
iPhone
iOS parental controls and Screen Time — managing the device that connects to everything.
Android
Google Family Link, parental controls and settings — the digital front door to everything.
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch, online play and parental controls — what parents need to know.