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App reviews for ages 17

43 results

  • Inappropriate content easy to access on popular video app.

     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Violent shooter with domestic terrorism theme; adults only.

     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Mobile version of console hit just as violent as original.

     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • No joke, this humor app is a rude mess kids should avoid.

     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Offensive photo-captioning app isn't for teens.

     
    Learning
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Gory zombie game forces you to make tough moral decisions.

     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Flawed port of classic shooter still for adults only.

     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Sexist photo-augmenting app introduces privacy concerns.

     
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    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2012)
  • Ten years after original release, it's still not for kids.

     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Intense violence as expected; surprisingly average gameplay.

     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Well-made shooter, but keep kids far away.

     
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    (App, 2011)
  • Creative but crude word challenge app is best for teens.

     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Gambling focus belies match-3's kid-friendly look.

     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Beautifully produced nature app too violent for kids.

     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Easy way to dig up loads of personal info on almost anyone.

     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Meager app shares location and suggests daily coupons.

     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Illegal activity glorified in tedious, buggy app.
     
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    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • "Free" first-person shooter game where you play as hit man.

     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Violent first-person shooter action with blood, profanity.
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Ultra-violent, gory horror game that's not for kids.
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Makes creating and playing with guns a toy -- not for kids.
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Martial arts action with mega-levels of blood and gore.
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Violent mayhem shooting mutants is too much for kids.
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Turn your photos into realistic, scary horror characters.
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Location-based app blends Foursquare with Monopoly.
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)