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App reviews for social networking

25 results
  • Review
    Facebook Home

    Slightly clumsy app puts FB front and center, all the time.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    WordPress

    Slick app for blogging on the go; teens and older only.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Vine

    Inappropriate content easy to access on popular video app.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Everloop: Goobit

    Mobile version of tween social network; parents can monitor.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Kik Messenger

    Teens using social networking app will need safety guidance.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Viddy

    Video creation app fun to use but has real privacy concerns.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    WhatsApp Messenger

    No text overage worries, but teens are constantly connected.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPhone
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    MeetMe - Meet New People

    App for iffy social networking site flirts with trouble.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Find My Friends

    Parental controls help lessen risks of Apple's location app.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Facemakr - Avatar Creator HD

    Easily create fun profile pics for social networks.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Piictu

    Creative photo sharing tool is totally unmoderated.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Loopt

    Meager app shares location and suggests daily coupons.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Facebook for iPad with Chat - Pica HD

    Hit-or-miss app adds nothing to the FB experience.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Friendly Plus for Facebook

    Well-done alternative to official FB apps.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    MyPad - Facebook for iPad

    Access most but not all of social network's functionality.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Social for the iPad
    App for viewing Facebook feels glitchy and redundant.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Face2Face
    Makes spontaneous meet-ups easy, but privacy issues abound.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    InCrowd
    Location-sharing app based on popularity; not for kids.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Twitter

    Powerful social tool, but use privacy, location settings.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Textfree Unlimited

    Free alternative (with ads) for text-message junkies.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Gowalla
    Foursquare-type social media app meant for older audiences.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Foursquare

    Location-sharing app useful for adults, risky for kids.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Loopt Mix - Chat!
    User-moderated dating app makes it easy to meet strangers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Bump
    App makes sharing personal info dangerously easy.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Facebook

    Top-notch social networking on the go; some issues for kids.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)