YouNow: Broadcast, Talk, and Witness Live Movie
- iPhone, iPod Touch, Android
- Free (with in-app purchases)
- Social Networking
Kids say
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A lot or a little?
Viewing and broadcasting live are remarkably effortless — almost effortless.
Violent acts and threats are prohibited and reportable. None were noted during our observation, but live streaming is unpredictable.
All users under eighteen must be fully clothed/covered, but users older than eighteen can emerge stripped to the waist. Because live streaming is unpredictable, it’s possible users will share sexual content. During the review period, we spotted teenage boys without shirts dancing provactively.
Profanity is rampant in broadcasts and comments. Bullying and sexually explicit language aren’t permitted, however "f–k" is used frequently.
Teenagers can buy gold bars in-app that can be used to send gifts to other users.
The YouNow Rules & Community Guidelines forbid on-screen substance use, except for alcohol use by users over 21. Because live streaming is unpredictable, it’s possible that underage users will use substances during their feeds.
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that YouNow is a live video-streaming and talk app. Both the user agreement and app stores specify that users must be thirteen and older. Teenagers register using an existing social media account (Facebook, Twitter, or Google+), however they can view broadcasts without registering. Privacy is certainly an issue, but kids can switch their usernames to something more anonymous than their Facebook or Google+ identities. YouNow clearly forbids bareness, sexual content, and bullying in its community guidelines, but there’s no promise of oversight. Profanity is prevalent. Users can report violators as well as block specific viewers, but live streaming is totally unpredictable — there’s no way to ensure teenagers won’t encounter objectionable live content. By posting, a user is consenting to YouNow using their movies however they wish, however the user retains ownership.
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User Reviews
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younow
I love it y’all did good
What’s it about?
YOUNOW lets teenagers broadcast themselves live. They can see and react to live talk or view other broadcasters and talk with them. Hashtags classify categories that viewers can search (#damsels, #guys, #truthordare, #dance, #musicians, #sleepingsquad, #lgbt, etc.), and users can add broadcasters to favorites lists and receive notifications when they’re broadcasting live. The number of viewers is shown, and broadcasters can embark trending if they have lots of viewers. Teenagers can buy gold bars to use to send gifts to other broadcasters. Movies are only available live and can’t be accessed after a few days (but another user could certainly use an outer camera to film what’s happening on screen); however, all user-generated content is retained and stored by the developers, so the content doesn’t actually vanish.
Is it any good?
YouNow generates fairly a bit of traffic — teenagers showcase their musical talent, goof off, or just talk and react to comments, which roll in continuously. Users do a pretty good job of keeping the rules in mind, tho’ requests for phone numbers (which aren’t permitted, per the user agreement) and profanity abound. Instead of observed iffy behavior, it’s the potential for problematic content that might concern some parents. Some rivulets are a product of boredom — there’s a channel to see people sleep — and some showcase real talent; either way, there’s undoubtedly an interest in growing a fan base and getting more viewers, which may thrust some kids to do crazy things. It’s also worth noting that many kids broadcast from their bedrooms, which may contain personally identifiable information. YouNow also reserves the right to reuse any content it wishes, so kids should know their posts could come back to haunt them.
Talk to your kids about .
Families can talk about privacy and the risks of broadcasting yourself to the world. What’s joy about streaming movie and getting live comments? What are the drawbacks? What would draw you to watching someone else’s stream?
Review the app’s rules together; discuss what’s OK to share and what’s not. Make sure teenagers understand that encouraging broadcasters to crack the rules can get them blocked, too.
Make sure kids understand that adults and teenagers both may be using the app and that it’s up to them to protect their privacy. What’s your kid’s username? Where will he or she create posts? What kinds of comments warrant reporting?
Talk about general privacy and safety online, and check in with your kid about fresh content posted and viewed.
YouNow: Broadcast, Talk, and Observe Live Movie App Review
YouNow: Broadcast, Talk, and See Live Movie
- iPhone, iPod Touch, Android
- Free (with in-app purchases)
- Social Networking
Kids say
See or buy this app:
Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.
Get it now on:
Observe or buy this app:
Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.
A lot or a little?
Viewing and broadcasting live are remarkably effortless — almost effortless.
Violent acts and threats are barred and reportable. None were noted during our observation, but live streaming is unpredictable.
All users under eighteen must be fully clothed/covered, but users older than eighteen can emerge braless. Because live streaming is unpredictable, it’s possible users will share sexual content. During the review period, we witnessed teenage boys without shirts dancing provactively.
Profanity is rampant in broadcasts and comments. Bullying and sexually explicit language aren’t permitted, tho’ "f–k" is used frequently.
Teenagers can buy gold bars in-app that can be used to send gifts to other users.
The YouNow Rules & Community Guidelines forbid on-screen substance use, except for alcohol use by users over 21. Because live streaming is unpredictable, it’s possible that underage users will use substances during their feeds.
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that YouNow is a live video-streaming and talk app. Both the user agreement and app stores specify that users must be thirteen and older. Teenagers register using an existing social media account (Facebook, Twitter, or Google+), tho’ they can view broadcasts without registering. Privacy is undoubtedly an issue, but kids can switch their usernames to something more anonymous than their Facebook or Google+ identities. YouNow clearly forbids nakedness, sexual content, and bullying in its community guidelines, but there’s no promise of oversight. Profanity is prevalent. Users can report violators as well as block specific viewers, but live streaming is totally unpredictable — there’s no way to ensure teenagers won’t encounter objectionable live content. By posting, a user is consenting to YouNow using their movies however they wish, however the user retains ownership.
Stay up to date on fresh reviews.
User Reviews
Age is imporant
younow
I love it y’all did good
What’s it about?
YOUNOW lets teenagers broadcast themselves live. They can see and react to live talk or view other broadcasters and talk with them. Hashtags classify categories that viewers can search (#chicks, #guys, #truthordare, #dance, #musicians, #sleepingsquad, #lgbt, etc.), and users can add broadcasters to favorites lists and receive notifications when they’re broadcasting live. The number of viewers is shown, and broadcasters can begin trending if they have lots of viewers. Teenagers can buy gold bars to use to send gifts to other broadcasters. Movies are only available live and can’t be accessed after a few days (but another user could certainly use an outward camera to film what’s happening on screen); however, all user-generated content is retained and stored by the developers, so the content doesn’t actually vanish.
Is it any good?
YouNow generates fairly a bit of traffic — teenagers showcase their musical talent, goof off, or just talk and react to comments, which roll in continuously. Users do a pretty good job of keeping the rules in mind, however requests for phone numbers (which aren’t permitted, per the user agreement) and profanity abound. Instead of observed iffy behavior, it’s the potential for problematic content that might concern some parents. Some rivulets are a product of boredom — there’s a channel to witness people sleep — and some showcase real talent; either way, there’s certainly an interest in growing a fan base and getting more viewers, which may thrust some kids to do crazy things. It’s also worth noting that many kids broadcast from their bedrooms, which may contain personally identifiable information. YouNow also reserves the right to reuse any content it wishes, so kids should know their posts could come back to haunt them.
Talk to your kids about .
Families can talk about privacy and the risks of broadcasting yourself to the world. What’s joy about streaming movie and getting live comments? What are the drawbacks? What would draw you to watching someone else’s stream?
Review the app’s rules together; discuss what’s OK to share and what’s not. Make sure teenagers understand that encouraging broadcasters to crack the rules can get them blocked, too.
Make sure kids understand that adults and teenagers both may be using the app and that it’s up to them to protect their privacy. What’s your kid’s username? Where will he or she create posts? What kinds of comments warrant reporting?
Talk about general privacy and safety online, and check in with your kid about fresh content posted and viewed.
YouNow: Broadcast, Talk, and See Live Movie App Review
YouNow: Broadcast, Talk, and Witness Live Movie
- iPhone, iPod Touch, Android
- Free (with in-app purchases)
- Social Networking
Kids say
Witness or buy this app:
Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.
Get it now on:
Witness or buy this app:
Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.
A lot or a little?
Viewing and broadcasting live are remarkably effortless — almost effortless.
Violent acts and threats are barred and reportable. None were noted during our observation, but live streaming is unpredictable.
All users under eighteen must be fully clothed/covered, but users older than eighteen can show up bare-breasted. Because live streaming is unpredictable, it’s possible users will share sexual content. During the review period, we eyed teenage boys without shirts dancing provactively.
Profanity is rampant in broadcasts and comments. Bullying and sexually explicit language aren’t permitted, however "f–k" is used frequently.
Teenagers can buy gold bars in-app that can be used to send gifts to other users.
The YouNow Rules & Community Guidelines forbid on-screen substance use, except for alcohol use by users over 21. Because live streaming is unpredictable, it’s possible that underage users will use substances during their feeds.
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that YouNow is a live video-streaming and talk app. Both the user agreement and app stores specify that users must be thirteen and older. Teenagers register using an existing social media account (Facebook, Twitter, or Google+), however they can view broadcasts without registering. Privacy is undoubtedly an issue, but kids can switch their usernames to something more anonymous than their Facebook or Google+ identities. YouNow clearly forbids nakedness, sexual content, and bullying in its community guidelines, but there’s no promise of oversight. Profanity is prevalent. Users can report violators as well as block specific viewers, but live streaming is totally unpredictable — there’s no way to ensure teenagers won’t encounter objectionable live content. By posting, a user is consenting to YouNow using their movies however they wish, tho’ the user retains ownership.
Stay up to date on fresh reviews.
User Reviews
Age is imporant
younow
I love it y’all did good
What’s it about?
YOUNOW lets teenagers broadcast themselves live. They can see and react to live talk or view other broadcasters and talk with them. Hashtags classify categories that viewers can search (#damsels, #guys, #truthordare, #dance, #musicians, #sleepingsquad, #lgbt, etc.), and users can add broadcasters to favorites lists and receive notifications when they’re broadcasting live. The number of viewers is shown, and broadcasters can begin trending if they have lots of viewers. Teenagers can buy gold bars to use to send gifts to other broadcasters. Movies are only available live and can’t be accessed after a few days (but another user could certainly use an outward camera to film what’s happening on screen); however, all user-generated content is retained and stored by the developers, so the content doesn’t actually vanish.
Is it any good?
YouNow generates fairly a bit of traffic — teenagers showcase their musical talent, goof off, or just talk and react to comments, which roll in continuously. Users do a pretty good job of keeping the rules in mind, however requests for phone numbers (which aren’t permitted, per the user agreement) and profanity abound. Instead of observed iffy behavior, it’s the potential for problematic content that might concern some parents. Some flows are a product of boredom — there’s a channel to see people sleep — and some showcase real talent; either way, there’s undoubtedly an interest in growing a fan base and getting more viewers, which may thrust some kids to do crazy things. It’s also worth noting that many kids broadcast from their bedrooms, which may contain personally identifiable information. YouNow also reserves the right to reuse any content it wishes, so kids should know their posts could come back to haunt them.
Talk to your kids about .
Families can talk about privacy and the risks of broadcasting yourself to the world. What’s joy about streaming movie and getting live comments? What are the drawbacks? What would draw you to watching someone else’s stream?
Review the app’s rules together; discuss what’s OK to share and what’s not. Make sure teenagers understand that encouraging broadcasters to crack the rules can get them blocked, too.
Make sure kids understand that adults and teenagers both may be using the app and that it’s up to them to protect their privacy. What’s your kid’s username? Where will he or she create posts? What kinds of comments warrant reporting?
Talk about general privacy and safety online, and check in with your kid about fresh content posted and viewed.