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Spotlite - Sing Freely

By Neilie Johnson, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Slick video maker makes teens karaoke stars for real money.

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age 18+

Based on 1 parent review

age 18+

THEREALMJJ; says: I used to have this wonderful singing app on my android cell pone and ever since I switched over to an iPhone (IOS) it will not let me access MY ACCOUNT. If you can please contact me by via E-mail. That would make things less stressful. THANK YOU! P.S IT IS A WONDERFUL SINGING APP BUT NEEDS MORE IMPROVMENTS. (:

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One simple download and you're in for a wide range of talent, from totally amazing to downright groan-worthy, but the potentially iffy songs, open comments, and real money make it best for teens. It's definitely fun to tap randomly on various videos and see those souls brave enough to belt out their favorite songs at the risk of public ridicule. Of course, if you yourself are a closet rock star, now's your chance. Pick a song from the sizable library of country, pop, jazz, R&B, rock, and any other genre music you can think of, and go to town! Both performing live and making videos is super easy and fun. Of course, if you (or your kids) are sensitive, keep in mind that there's always the possibility of less-than-kind feedback. If things get out of hand, the app does allow you to block and report abusive users, but parents be warned: There are no other safety controls. Related to that, the terms of use prohibit "inappropriate content," but it remains to be seen how carefully user-created content is monitored. All in all, Spotlite – Sing Freely is an entertaining little app best suited to older kids who understand what it means to make and share online videos.

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