Parents' Guide to

Soundcircles

By Christy Matte, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Picture + sound is fun, but withholding cool options is not.

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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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What’s It About?

SOUNDCIRCLES is simply a way to share images with sound clips embedded. Users take a picture or choose one from their library and tap on any area of the picture to add a sound clip. The app comes with a library of clips in the following categories: sport, viral, noises, adverts, insults, compliments, Will Ferrell, superheroes, and villains. There's also the option to record custom clips. Once the Soundcircle is complete, users can upload it to social media, email it, or otherwise shared via the device share options.

Is It Any Good?

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A simple and clear interface make this easy to use, but unfortunately it lacks the features to make it a truly creative endeavor. Soundcircles is an easy way to send a special message to a friend, such as a birthday card where each person sings a portion of the birthday song. The included clips can lead to some silly play, and the interface is a pleasure to use. What trips up this app is the sample set of Soundcircles that have been created by branded partners. These have cool features that aren't available to the general user at the time of review. Soundcircles is fine as it is, but once you see the possibilities, it's hard not to miss the extra features, such as links, and the ability to create quizzes that reveal their own answers.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about communication in general and using Soundcircles. How do you communicate with different types of people? What things may be appropriate for a friend but not an older family member? What things aren't appropriate for anyone?

  • Families can talk about responsible communication using technology and how to avoid creating or engaging in digital drama. How can you use Soundcircles responsibly?

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