Common Sense Media Review
By Dana Anderson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Slick delivery of unfiltered videos for older teens.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 17+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Hyper - videos worth watching
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
Tap to watch, swipe left to skip, swipe right to save, and swipe down to close on HYPER - VIDEOS WORTH WATCHING. Each video comes with a text headline, the video time length, the video's source, and a brief introduction so viewers can get a peek into what they'll see if they tap to view. You can pause videos, save videos to make a "playlist," and share via numerous methods. Tap the icon on the far left to view more details of the video and information about who created it. At times, ads for social media appear. Users must wait for new videos to be posted if they've swiped through all current posted daily content. There are no filters and no search capability.
Is It Any Good?
The idea of curated, daily videos is genius, but the videos on this app are often inappropriate for kids, and a bit more control over content would be helpful for all. It's unfortunate that Hyper - videos worth watching doesn't include kid and teen versions, because an app like this could be an excellent way for kids and parents to sort through the thousands of videos posted online daily. The developer's terms of service indicate users must be at least 13, and it essentially spells out that it's not selecting content with people under 18 in mind ("We cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to Content that is inaccurate, indecent, offensive objectionable, inappropriate for children, or otherwise unsuited to your purpose."). Though most videos are relatively tame, there are some with racy and upsetting content, and almost all the videos are really intended for adult interests. As it stands, it's a solid app for adults but isn't for kids or younger teens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Hyper - videos worth watching is selecting certain videos for a specific audience, not a general audience that includes kids. What are some subjects your kid would like to see videos about regularly? Find out if you can subscribe to related video sources directly.
If your teen is already using the app, discuss with them what content you find appropriate and inappropriate for them and (if they're going to keep the app) explain why it's important to you that they make good choices.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : December 6, 2016
- Genre : Entertainment
- Publisher : AntiHero, Inc.
- Version : 2.2.4
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 9.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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