App Features Parents Should Know About
Browse the apps in our library by what they let children do - private messages, voice chat, livestreaming, in-app spending, location sharing, parent controls and more.
Features are based on what each of our app guides says. Apps change often, so check the app's own settings too.
Contact with others
Private messages
Users can send one-to-one private messages to each other.
26 appsGroup chats
Users can join conversations with several people at once, such as groups, servers or channels.
50 appsContact from strangers
People your child does not already know can find, follow, friend or message them.
7 appsRandom matching
The app pairs users with strangers at random, or by swiping, to chat or meet.
16 appsVoice chat
Users can talk to each other out loud in real time, by voice chat or voice calls.
10 appsVideo calls
Users can make live video calls or video chats with other users.
14 appsLivestreaming
Users can broadcast live video, or watch and chat during other users' live streams.
Posting and content
Public posts
Users can post photos, videos, text or creations that people they do not know can see.
7 appsDisappearing messages
Messages, photos or posts delete themselves automatically after they are seen or after a set time.
5 appsAnonymous messaging
Users can send messages or post without anyone knowing who they are.
28 appsAdult or mature content
The platform carries content meant for adults, such as sexual, violent or other mature material.
11 appsAI chatbot or AI tools
The app has a built-in AI chatbot, AI characters or AI image or video tools.
Money
In-app spending
Users can spend real money inside the app, on currency, items, subscriptions or tips.
2 appsLoot boxes
Users can pay for random rewards, such as loot boxes, card packs or gacha pulls, without knowing what they will get.
7 appsBuying and selling
Users can buy from, sell to or trade with other users.
Location
Safety tools
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This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.