Parent App Information

Below are 10 apps that are popular with children and that parents need to know about.

Logo	Name	Information

	Ask.fm	Ask an anonymous question and get an answer. This app has been linked to severe forms of cyberbullying.

	Kik	A messaging app. Kik has built in app and web content that can be unsuitable.

	Tik Tok	A free sharing website that promotes creating and sharing user created videos.

	Whisper	An anonymous app where the creators promote sharing secrets and meeting new people.

	Wishbone	An app that allows users to compare pupils against each other and rate them on a scale.

	Yubo	Yubo is a live-streaming platform designed to help users “meet new people” from all around the world.

Live video streaming is becoming more popular with young people. Below are the most popular apps to be aware of that allow live streaming.

Logo	Name	Information

	Facebook Live	Its Facebook but its live.

	Live.Me	Go live, connect with your favourite stars and earn rewards.

	Snapchat	Not live video, but is included here because it has a video elements to it.

	Twitch	This is the world's leading video platform and community for gamers.

	YouNow	Discover talented broadcasters, watch live streams and video chat with people from around the world.

	YouTube	YouTube now has live streaming capabilities.