Allow Only The Apps You Want
Netsanity’s Appblocker, and the new Gameblocker, accessible from your private parental/guardian dashboard, is the #1 feature requested by parents. Instantly block and unblock selected apps on your child’s Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Android Samsung mobile device. Get peace of mind from having your child spending too much time using an app or playing a game, and disable age-inappropriate selections.
Our list is updated often we adjust the Appblocker database based on subscriber demand and may remove/add apps at any time. Only Internet-enabled apps are currently included.
Social Media Apps
List of apps in the social media category
Houseparty - Group Video Chat
Reddit: The Official App
YouNow: Live Stream Video Chat
After School - Funny Anonymous School News for Confessions & Compliments
Periscope
Meerkat
ASKfm
The Game by Hot or Not
Bumble — Meet friends, find a date, and network
SCRUFF: Gay app for chat, dating, and social networking with guys worldwide
Vent - Express your feelings and connect with people who care
Badoo - Meet New People, Chat, Socialize
BeeTalk
Tinder
Vine
Fling - See the World: Make friends, meet people & chat with strangers
Yik Yak - Your Local Feed
Skout - Chat, Meet New People
Snapchat
Shots App - The Comedy App
Kik
Whisper - Share, Express, Meet
Pinterest
Foursquare - Find Places to Eat, Drink, and Visit
Tumblr
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Dating & Hook-Up Apps
Some popular apps used by teens for dating and hooking up
MeetMe - Chat and Meet New People
Grindr - Gay, same sex, bi, social network to chat and meet guys
DOWN Dating: Meet, Chat, Date with Hot Singles
Pure Anonymous Online Dating App - chat, flirt & hookup for local adult singles
Entertainment & Games
Apps that are used for playing games or entertainment categories.
live.ly - live video streaming
ROBLOX
musical.ly - your video community
Pokémon GO
Clash Royale
Uber
Puzzle & Dragons (English)
Flinch
MADDEN NFL Mobile
Monster Strike
Clash of Clans
Boom Beach
Netflix
Hay Day
Hulu – TV & Movies
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood
YouTube
Pandora - Free Music & Radio
Messaging Apps
Apps that are used for internet messaging and communication.
ooVoo – Free Video Call, Text and Voice
Jott Messenger - Group Texting and Offline Chat
WhatsApp Messenger
LINE
Voxer Walkie Talkie Messenger
TextNow - Free Text + Calls
Text Free: Free Texting + Calling + MMS
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Houseparty - Group Video Chat
*Note: App-blocking Houseparty is currently in BETA. Some capabilities may not be fully blocked.** A very popular app with teens doing group videos. Highly requested by parents as the app has the potential for inappropriate live video.
Reddit: The Official App
Reddit is a social app that has many great categories to explore. Unfortunately, some categories may not be appropriate for younger children and teens. Reddit has an unfiltered news server and may contain inappropriate material.
YouNow: Live Stream Video Chat
Users can broadcast a live video or watch channels produced by other users. Relies on the community to moderate and flag inappropriate sexual, language, and hate speech related content. YouTube has a safety mode, but it is still dependent on community feedback and content is not moderated and is easy to disable.
After School - Funny Anonymous School News for Confessions & Compliments
Originally shut down in 2014 because it was swarmed by teens who used the platform to anonymously post degrading, humiliating and hateful content. The app allows for anonymous posts based off location awareness. After it's re-release posts are reviewed by a member of the app's staff and other safety features hoping to keep younger eyes from adult content.
Periscope
A real-time video streaming app allowing the user to broadcast at any time. Content consistently includes violence, drinking / drug use, language and sexual content. There is no way to report inappropriate content.
Meerkat
Like Periscope, you are able to broadcast live video at any time. While there is a 'reporting' feature, content is unchecked and unmonitored, allowing for language, drug / alcohol use, and sexual content.
ASKfm
Askfm is a social sharing app that allows anonymous posts and conversation. It has come under scrutiny for being linked to teen suicides because of bullying. Allows for sharing of video, and pictures.
The Game by Hot or Not
The Game by Hot or Not is rating site that allows users to rate the attractiveness of photos submitted voluntarily by others. But, now has added a feature that allows users to find other users in the area to chat and meet with. Teenagers using this app opens them up to predators, and other dangers involving meeting strangers online.
Bumble — Meet friends, find a date, and network
A 17+ age dating app that pulls profile information from Facebook and uses location awareness. Women must initiate conversation with 'matches'. Allows for chat, photo and location sharing.
SCRUFF: Gay app for chat, dating, and social networking with guys worldwide
Scruff is a popular app for gay men for chatting, dating, and social networking with other gay males worldwide. Parental concerns regarding privacy and safety if their child uses app due to monetary propositions for sexual acts and lewd photos and conversation. Similar to Grindr, Hornet, VGL, and Jack'd.
Vent - Express your feelings and connect with people who care
An anonymous posting service that requires only an email address to register. The platform was created specifically for complaints and to vent frustration. This promotes a breeding ground of negativity, gossip, and anonymous bullying.
Badoo - Meet New People, Chat, Socialize
Badoo is an adults-only dating app that uses GPS / location sharing to encourage random encounters and meeting strangers in the area. Content is unchecked and not moderated, allowing for anything to be posted.
BeeTalk
Beetalk is a highly used social messaging app by teenagers, that allow texts and voice messages, and make unlimited free online calls via the app. Parentals concerns regarding sexting, messges dissapearing after being read, lack of filtering of adult content. Used to bypass cellular calling and texting restrictions put in place by parents. Used to make calls and texts that cannot be tracked by parents.
Vine
A six-second video sharing service. Big concern amongst parents with this app, is the availability of explicit content to children
Fling - See the World: Make friends, meet people & chat with strangers
Fling is a social media app that allows teens and adults to share photos, videos and text messages with up to 50 people around the globe. Parental concerns including inappropriate images and requests for inappropriate images, harassment, and bullying associated with app.
Yik Yak - Your Local Feed
Yik Yak allows users to communicate anonymously within a 10 mile radius. Content is usually vulgar, explicit, and gossip filled presenting a concern for sexual predators and bullying. Intended for 17+ - the app was originally created for college-age adults to find local parties, alcohol deals, and discuss professors. Although shared photos are not allowed to contain faces, explicit content of a sexual, drug and alcohol nature are prevelant.
Skout - Chat, Meet New People
Snapchat is a popular photo and video sharing app among teens. Parents should be aware the snapshots sent by their teenager can be saved as screen shots, and deleted photos can be retrieved. This could lead to cyberbullying, sexual predators, and exploitation of children's photos.
Shots App - The Comedy App
A social network allows users to share funny links with each other. The main concern for parents is the viewing of explicit content and a "radar" feature that shows nearby users. The network now blocks users and blocks their ID to prevent the download of the app on their device for those who violate their policies.
Kik
Kik is a popular instant messenger app used to connect with friends by chat, send photos and greeting cards. The main dangers of this communication app with our children is sexual predators. Kik does not have any parental control, and chats can be easily deleted to hide users actions. Allows for random incoming messages.
Whisper - Share, Express, Meet
Whisper is a highly used app by teenagers that allows users to send messages anonymously, and to receive replies. Parental concerns are posts are shared according to geographical region, can put child safety at risk. Used to bypass cellular calling and texting restrictions put in place by parents. Used to make calls and texts that cannot be tracked by parents. Used to bypass cellular calling and texting restrictions put in place by parents. Used to make calls and texts that cannot be tracked by parents.
Pinterest
Pinterest is a photo-sharing social network. The dangers of inappropriate pictures and videos made readily available by a simple search, has raised red flags by parents for its content.
Foursquare - Find Places to Eat, Drink, and Visit
Foursquare is a location sharing platform for users. The risk that it brings to our children is other users "tracking" your child's normal routines and exact location, imposters using their "friends name" to gain access to their information, and the broadcasting of personal information to other networks.
Tumblr
Tumblr is a huge micro blogging social media platform. Contains pornographic and sub-culture content, which remains entirely unrestricted to young children.
Instagram
Instagram is a very popular online mobile photo and video sharing service. Parents are concerned about what content their children may be sharing or viewing at any given time. Language and content of discussions is a concern.
Facebook
Facebook is the most highly used social media platform used today. Parents are now blocking Facebook to help protect their children's Identify, safety, and reputation which will affect them later in life.
Twitter
Twitter is a very popular social media platform used by teenagers. Parents are increasingly concerned about the dangers of their children's tweets being viewed by everyone. Public tweets can be seen by anybody, even those without a Twitter account.
MeetMe - Chat and Meet New People
MeetMe who has over one million active users is not promoted as a dating app per say, but it does have a feature where users can “secretly admire” others, and its large user base means almost immediate communication and guaranteed attention. Users can chat with whomever’s online, as well as search locally, which in my opinion opens the door for potential danger.
Grindr - Gay, same sex, bi, social network to chat and meet guys
The most popular mobile social network app exclusively for gay, bi and curious men. Parental must be aware that it shares every user’s exact location. A network is sexually focused in every way.
DOWN Dating: Meet, Chat, Date with Hot Singles
Allows users locate which of their facebook friends is "down" or agreeable to a casual sexual encounter. This is done through encrypted swipe messages that are hidden and easily hidden/deleted.
Pure Anonymous Online Dating App - chat, flirt & hookup for local adult singles
Allows for random encounters, flirting & hookup for local adult singles based off a single selfie. If you submit a meeting request and the other random person does the same, the app will allow you to "chat" for one hour to see if you would like to meet and discuss location. Parental concerns for their child using this app is safety of their child from predators, sexual predators, and random encounters.
live.ly - live video streaming
A sister to Music.Ly, Live.ly allows kids to live stream videos. Some can be inappropriate. Parents need to block both Music.ly and Live.ly together in appblocker to be most effective.
ROBLOX
Played by 30 million people worldwide, Roblox, allows users to create virtual worlds and play with other people on a range of platforms, including mobile phones and gaming systems such as Xbox One.
Some parents are concerned that the chat feature could allow young players to be contacted by strangers.
musical.ly - your video community
Musical.ly is a social media music app where users watch themselves or other's lip-synced videos. It is popular with kids and teens. The user can share the videos with followers or publicly. However, there are many songs with strong content suitable for 18+ Musical.ly users can search for other users to view or follow near their own location. Teens who generate their videos can show that via their social media and other apps. Public comments on Musical.ly are raw and unfiltered. Users can also let their social media profiles be known in their profile. Parents should be aware.
Pokémon GO
The game revolves around players moving around in the real world and watching their game characters move with them to look for Pokémon, Pokéstops, and Gyms on the virtual map of their location. While Pokémon GO is generally a good game, there could be some issues with younger kids using this type of app. Pokémon is a franchise targeted towards young children, so many could be drawn towards the app before even knowing what it is, but generally these types of games are targeted towards an older audience.
Clash Royale
A very popular and addictive game! Many parents have requested that we add to appblocker in the hopes that household peace & order are restored!
Uber
A popular app that allows teens and older kids to order a car ride from their mobile device. While mostly a harmless app, many stories have appeared of unscrupulous Uber drivers taking advantage of kids and teens. Since Uber drivers are rarely regulated by local or state authorities, we provide this app to be blocked via appblocker for those parents who prefer that their kids not order an Uber ride from their phone.
Puzzle & Dragons (English)
Puzzle & Dragons consist of two types of gameplay: tile matching and a monster collecting RPG. Users begin by creating teams by picking from the over 2000 different monsters they can acquire within the game. Afterward, players can play dungeons where they solve a tile-matching puzzle that analyzes how powerful their monsters' attacks are on waves of enemy monsters. Users are able to spend real money for in-game items.
Flinch
Designed to pair two random users by live video and use facial recognition software to see who breaks their "serious" face. This platform is rampant with underage users and predators. Screenshots are allowed during sessions, and allows for location awareness, and a live video link to wherever your child is at the time.
MADDEN NFL Mobile
Madden NFL mobile is a fast-paced, hard-hitting experience for all Madden NFL app users. Users are able to spend real money for in-game items.
Monster Strike
Monster Strike has users battling waves of monsters to collect them, fuse them, and evolve them. Users can earn gold and other items through gameplay to get stronger monsters, and build a list of friends with monsters to use as well. Users are able to spend real money for in-game items.
Clash of Clans
Clash of Clans app is played by millions of users. The game is an addictive mixture of strategic planning and competitive fast-paced combats. Users are able to spend real money for in-game items.
Boom Beach
Boom Beach is a strategical military based themed mobile app game. Proven suitable for all ages. Allows for in game purchases with real cash.
Netflix
Netflix app allows the user to view movies & TV shows online or stream right to your smart TV, game console, PC, Mac, mobile, tablet. Users are able to spend real money for in-game items.
Hay Day
Hay Day app Is a popular farming game on mobiles and tablets, it is it suitable for all ages. Users are able to spend real money for in-game items.
Hulu – TV & Movies
Hulu is a streaming service offering a selection of TV shows, clips, movies, and other streaming media on Hulu.com
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood
Kim Kardashian Hollywood is a highly addictive app game that revolves around virtual money and success in a fantasy world. Parents should monitor their children's use for teaching questionable messages about how to make friends, work ethic, and shallowness. Real money may be used to purchase in-game items.
YouTube
Youtube is a service that provides free streaming of videos to users. Parental concerns regarding access to explicit, pornographic content available to children
Pandora - Free Music & Radio
Pandora is a popular free personalized internet radio for users.There are parental concerns of what their children are listening to.
ooVoo – Free Video Call, Text and Voice
Video chat and messaging app for teenagers that allows for up to 12 participants. Parental concerns are app gives child predators quick access to chat with a child.
Jott Messenger - Group Texting and Offline Chat
Jott Messenger app has become very popular among teenagers. This messaging app works without a data plan or WiFi connection. Parental concerns messages self-destruct and photos sent can be saved.
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp is a popular messaging app teenagers use to send messages, images, audio or video to each other. Parental concern is sexting, and child predator access. Used to bypass cellular calling and texting restrictions put in place by parents. Used to make calls and texts that cannot be tracked by parents.
LINE
Line is a very highly used messaging app by teenagers, which allows exchange texts, images, video and audio. App allows for child to determine how long texts and messages are stored until deleted - to hide conversations and activity. Used to bypass cellular calling and texting restrictions put in place by parents. Used to make calls and texts that cannot be tracked by parents.
Voxer Walkie Talkie Messenger
Voxer Walkie Talkie app combines the best of voice and text messages into a group message tool used by teenagers. parental concerns regarding cyber bullying, no verification of users, copying of postings for all online to see, child predator access. Used to bypass cellular calling and texting restrictions put in place by parents. Used to make calls and texts that cannot be tracked by parents.
TextNow - Free Text + Calls
TextNow is a highly used app allows user free texting and calling on WiFi, parental concerns of texting and sharing with strangers. Used to make calls and texts that cannot be tracked by parents.
Text Free: Free Texting + Calling + MMS
Textfree app is a popular free texting and calling app used by many teenagers. Main parental concern is texting while driving, riding a bike and texting strangers. Used to bypass cellular calling and texting restrictions put in place by parents. Used to make calls and texts that cannot be tracked by parents.
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