Apps to be aware of
Police have recommended these apps to look out for on your child's phone:
- Snapchat - Allows you to send photos and videos that disappear on the app, although users can take a screenshot
- Instagram - Photo and video sharing, also has a disappearing message option
- WhatsApp - Worldwide messaging app
- Calculator# - One of many secret apps to hide photos, videos and files
- Roblox - Online gaming platform with chat features
- Best Secret Folder - Hides photos and videos, uses password protection, decoy videos and alarms
- MeetMe - A dating social media app
- Holla - Video chat app
- Skout - Location-based dating app and website
- Whisper - Anonymous social network where users share secrets with strangers
- Live Me - Live-streaming video app using geolocation to share videos. Users can find a person's exact location.
- Monkey - Live video chat app that connects users to random strangers worldwide.
- Kik - Messaging app allowing users to send direct messages.
- Yik Yak - An app that connects you with people around your location. It is an anonymous virtual bulletin board known for bullying.
- Wizz - Geared toward young kids for finding similar friends.
- AskFM - Encourages asking and answering anonymous questions. Common for cyberbullying.
- F3 - Location-based dating app.
- Bumble - Dating and networking app
- Tinder - Dating app
- Grindr - Dating app
- Badoo - Dating app
- Twitch - Live streaming app
- X - Social media
- Discord - Messaging and communication app
- Reddit - Messaging and communication app