#31in Text MessagingMessenger Kids
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Messenger Kids?
Messenger Kids is a social networking app for children that includes messaging, video chat, filters, stickers, GIFs, emojis and drawing tools. Parents can manage the child's contact list, monitor messages, get notified when a child blocks a contact, and set bedtime usage limits. The listing states there are no in-app purchases or ads, and that no phone number is required to start.
Pricing. Messenger Kids is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Children chatting by video with family members
- Parents who want to approve and manage a child's contacts
- Kids who want drawing tools, stickers and GIFs in chats
Screenshots
Why this app is in C tier
Messenger Kids scores 67 out of 100: rating 76, rating count 92, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Messenger Kids - Made for Kids. Controlled by Parents. Made for Kids. Controlled by Parents. Parent Dashboard: Parents can manage their kids' contact list, and monitor messages on the Messenger Kids app. When kids block contacts, parents are notified. Fun Filters: Kid-friendly filters, reactions, and sound effects make video chats with friends and family even better. Worry Free: Parents can set usage limits when it’s bedtime, and there are no in app-purchases or ads. Creative Convos: Stickers, GIFs, emojis, and drawing tools give kids more ways to express themselves. Easy Start: No phone number required. We’re always working to improve Messenger Kids. If you’d like to share any feedback with us or for more information, visit messengerkids.com.
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| Measure | Messenger Kids |  Text App |  AWS Wickr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 67 / 100 | 68 / 100 | 67 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.3 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 116K | 9.7K | 2.3K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.6 ★ · 20 reviews | — | — |
| Last update | 9d ago | 46d ago | 14d ago |
| Price | Free | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Questions about Messenger Kids
Do parents control who my child can talk to?
Parents can manage their kids' contact list through the Parent Dashboard. When kids block contacts, parents are notified.
Is a phone number needed to start using it?
No phone number is required.
Is Messenger Kids free?
Yes. Messenger Kids is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Messenger Kids good for?
Messenger Kids is built for children chatting by video with family members, parents who want to approve and manage a child's contacts, kids who want drawing tools, stickers and GIFs in chats. It sits in the text messaging list on AppTierList.
Is Messenger Kids worth it?
Messenger Kids is C tier, ranked #31 of 40 text messaging apps with a score of 67 out of 100, from a 4.3 App Store rating across 116,371 ratings. 30 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Messenger Kids compare to Text App?
Messenger Kids is C tier at 67; Text App is C tier at 68. Text App ranks higher. Messenger Kids is free, with no in-app purchases, Text App is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Messenger Kids updated?
Messenger Kids was updated 9 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Text Messaging (C tier, #31)
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 67 / 100
- Rank in list
- #31 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 116,371
- Recent reviews
- 3.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (9 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Social Networking
- Good for
- Children chatting by video with family members, Parents who want to approve and manage a child's contacts, Kids who want drawing tools, stickers and GIFs in chats
- Requires
- iOS 15.1 or later
- Size
- 169 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 27
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed