 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
- iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
- Price: Free
- Category: Social Networking
Common Sense Media says
Top-notch social networking on the go; some issues for kids.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that teens must be diligent about setting their privacy controls on Facebook. They can set and tweak these settings on the website or on the mobile app. There are a multitude of privacy settings, including limiting who can contact you via the email you provide to Facebook, who sees your posts, and who you completely block. Different Android phones and iPhone/iPad Facebook apps may have a few small variations in bugginess and capabilities, so be aware that some features may be different if you are using an iPhone and your kid is using an Android.
What's it about?
Download the Facebook app to your mobile device and you'll see a user interface that looks quite similar to the Facebook website. Tap "Status" to update your status, "Photo" to upload a photo, or "Check In" to show friends where you are. You can read, like, and comment on other people's posts. Because the screen is smaller on mobile devices, it may take a few more clicks to discover where certain features/settings are located on Facebook's mobile app, but for the most part it operates much the same as the main website.
Is it any good?
No need to pinch or squint to see some of Facebook's best features with this free mobile version. Almost everything's reformatted and perfectly sized for reading. Jump between the default "Live Feed" view of friends' posts and a screen of neatly laid-out icons you can tap to see your profile, inbox, requests, and other crucial social networking tools.
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Kid, 10 years old
May 22, 2010
AGE
ANYONE CAN GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its free for any kid to get and make their own account if they wanted to and their parents said they cant. Thats why its bad!!!!!
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Teen, 14 years old
October 5, 2011
AGE
Boring
I'm not exactly sure whether I like this or not, but I got bored really quickly....
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Parent
August 13, 2011
AGE
decent app and social networking site
I'm not just making this review for the app, I'm making it for the site itself. Anybody can sign up, and you can aleays lie about your age online, so it's not really that safe. I allow my 10 year old to have one and I let my 12 year old to have one when she was 10. I closely moniter them though. I think that this is an OK website if you make sure you have all blocks on and ensure your kids know what is put out there can never be taken back.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 13, 2010
AGE
This is the stupidest thing I have ever herd and it is a bullying helper to all kids! I hate it i would never reccomend this.
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Teen, 16 years old
June 24, 2010
AGE
Great App, Useful
Common Sense Media isn't entirely trustworthy- you CAN delete posts you make and that's not even a big deal to start with. I personally think the reviewers on this site blow things way out of proportion far too often.
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Teen, 13 years old
October 22, 2010
AGE
Good but sort of glitchy
It's good for when you're on-the-go (or at home). But, like Facebook on the CP, it could have innapropriate stuff, depending on who you're friends with. But teens can stay safe if they're only friends with their friends/family IRL. But if your friend is posting innapropriate things, tell your parents and hide/delete them from your friend list (I suggest you hide them first, because if this is the first time they did something innapropriate, then I think you should give them a chance). So basically, the app's like Facebook, like I mentioned earlier. But there are glitches; it's not rare for the app to go slow, and sometimes it gets stuck, but it's still a nice app.
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Kid, 12 years old
June 4, 2010
AGE
Awesome
The "Great User Content" depends solely on your friends. This app is good for anyone with a Facebook account.
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Parent of 14 year old
September 18, 2010
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Kid, 11 years old
September 30, 2010
AGE
gud for tweens and up
yeah it depends on ur kind of frends
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Teen, 13 years old
September 8, 2010
AGE
e.g. perfect for older tweens, teens, and adults
i love facebook and this one of the best apps on earth
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| Category: | Social Networking |
| Platforms: | iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire |
| Price: | Free |
| Size: | 12.60 MB |
| Publisher: | Facebook Inc. |
| Version: | 5.1 |
| Release date: | November 5, 2012 |
| Minimum software requirements: | iOS 4.3 or later |
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