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.

With over 1.6 million apps available to download from the Android and Apps stores and at least 1,000 apps added each day, there is so much choice and it can be difficult to keep up!

Internetmatters.org offers advice and guidance on different apps that your child may wish to use. They also have a detailed list of recommended age appropriate apps that will help your child get the best out of the internet.

The site also offers advice and guidance on apps you may wish to keep an eye out for, or have a better understanding of.