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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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App reviews for ages 16 & 17

65 results
  • Review
    Vine

    Inappropriate content easy to access on popular video app.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour

    Violent shooter with domestic terrorism theme; adults only.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

    Mobile version of console hit just as violent as original.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    iFunny :)

    No joke, this humor app is a rude mess kids should avoid.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    I'd Cap That

    Offensive photo-captioning app isn't for teens.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    iQue

    Reminder tool not a safe bet for storing passwords.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    FORGET Full

    Clunky productivity app not good for sensitive info.
    AGE
    16
     
    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
    Walking Dead: The Game

    Gory zombie game forces you to make tough moral decisions.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    2
    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
    Max Payne Mobile

    Flawed port of classic shooter still for adults only.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Boob Job

    Sexist photo-augmenting app introduces privacy concerns.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android
    (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
    Grand Theft Auto III

    Ten years after original release, it's still not for kids.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies

    Intense violence as expected; surprisingly average gameplay.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Contract Killer: Zombies

    Bloody horror game strongly pushes in-app purchases.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    TRIVIAL PURSUIT Master Edition for iPad

    Tough questions make classic board game app best for teens.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation

    Well-made shooter, but keep kids far away.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Prose with Bros

    Creative but crude word challenge app is best for teens.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Dark Meadow

    Spooky, violent, with plenty of eye candy; older teens only.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • 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
    SHADOWGUN

    Shooter has expected blood, mini-game breaks, nice graphics.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Panda Picnic

    Gambling focus belies match-3's kid-friendly look.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    N.O.V.A. 2 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance

    Multiplayer boosts violent sequel, but controls hamper it.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Ultimate Sharks

    Beautifully produced nature app too violent for kids.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)