BAND for Kids

Private group communication

BAND for Kids - Safe Group Communication App

"BAND for Kids" is a group communication app designed for children aged 12 and under, allowing them to connect safely with family and friends in a monitored environment. Parents can oversee their children's activities, ensuring that they communicate only within private groups. Key features include posting on community boards, chatting with members, and a secure environment free from harassment and advertisements. The app prioritizes privacy and security, making it a trusted platform for kids to interact online.
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App stats

Version: 20.0.3 (Last updated: 2024-12-17)
Version code: 26000239
Creation date: 2020-09-02
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL
  • android.permission.INTERNET
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Size: 156.73M

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App summary

BAND for Kids is a group communication app designed for youth (ages 12 and under) to stay connected with their families, sports teams, scout troops, and more. BAND for Kids is a safe space for adolescents to interact within a private social platform, while allowing parents and guardians to moderate activity.

◆ Easy to get started:
- Kids can get started by following these three steps:
1) Download BAND for Kids app to a mobile phone or tablet.
2) Use an email address to sign up (parent consent is required).
3) Join a private Band by parents or guardian invitation.

◆ How parents and kids communicate together safely:
- Kids cannot join groups they were NOT invited to.
- Parents can monitor which group their kids have joined.
- Parents can follow their children’s BAND activity by also joining their groups.

◆ Safer environment for kids to communicate:
- No harassment from strangers.
- No advertisements and in-app purchases.
- Kids cannot create or invite themselves to Bands/Pages.
- Kids cannot search or join public Bands.

◆ Available features for kids:
- Admin of the Band can determine which features are available to the Kids users.
- With BAND for Kids, adolescent users can publish posts on the Community Board and attach files, images, or videos to the posts. They can also chat with other members of their Bands.

◆ Accessibility:
- BAND for Kids is available on any device including smart phones, tablets, and PC.

◆ Private and Secure
- BAND has acquired the SOC 2 and 3 certificates for its privacy protection and ISO/IEC27001 Certification for outstanding information security management systems.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great way for kids to interact with others
  • Useful for school activities and communication
  • Safe environment for children
Cons
  • Problems with account creation and access
  • Issues with age restrictions forcing upgrade to regular Band
  • Confusing payment process to verify adult identity
Most mentioned
  • Account access and creation issues
  • Age restriction complications
  • Payment confusion regarding verification
User reviews
I liked it until it kicked my daughter out because she turned 13. Now she MUST use the regular Band. I don't want her to. But Band doesn't give a choice.
by Amandine Miner, 2024-11-15

I wasn't comfortable putting my credit card info in to begin with, but my child's teacher insisted we use the app, so I did.Now the app is saying the account doesn't exist and even if they fix it and give him the account, I'm not okay with it, because there are plenty on communication apps my children use for school that don't require me to pay a damn thing or give out my credit card information, which leads me to believe that other ways to verify to the satisfaction of the federal law.
by Jaiy Nance, 2024-10-06

While the app itself is great, after you reach the age it deems not a child, it will display a pop up, and eventually not allow you to access your bands until you download the band app.
by Lily Adriaens, 2024-06-12
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