Guide to Apps

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Getting to grips with apps children use

Although child-friendly apps can make using the internet a more accessible and enjoyable experience, the thousands of apps available for different types of people mean it’s important to make sure children use appropriate ones.

This guide maps some of the most common apps available and highlights those that might create risky situations for children, such as unintentionally revealing personal information, stranger danger and generating large bills through in-app purchasing.

It also features advice on apps that can be used to improve children learning and wellbeing to help them get the best experience out of the online world.

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See recommended age-appropriate apps that’ll help your child get the best out of the internet.

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Social media and messaging apps

Learn about social media and messaging apps, and the risks and benefits they pose to children.

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Social gaming and livestreaming apps

Get advice on apps that let children connect with others through video games and livestreaming.

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Anonymous and decoy apps

Learn what anonymous and decoy apps are, how they work and the risks children face using them.

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Monitoring and parental control apps

Explore apps designed to help improve children’s safety online through active parental controls and monitoring.

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