In the app a user can access a set of children’s videos from KidsTube – some videos are free but to watch others, people must pay for ‘JusTalk Kids Premium’. The ‘Play Zone’ includes virtual prizes as rewards for children who complete tasks such as watching a video. The JusTalk Kids app does not have adverts.
Children under 13 are allowed to use the app with the consent of their parent. A child can create their own account directly from the app. The app suggests adding a parent’s number but this step can be skipped. Users don’t need a phone number to use JusTalk Kids but the app suggests adding a parent’s number to the account. Parents can use their own JusTalk app (which has a 13+ age limit) to talk to their child who is using the JusTalk Kids app.
JusTalk Kids has parental controls features, which are activated once a parent links their own JusTalk account to their child’s account. This basic linking is free and gives parents the option to set a passcode to prevent a child accessing all the safety settings or sharing their JusTalk ID with other people. Parents can also manage new friend requests. Additional safety settings allow users to disable read receipts and stop notifications from popping up. A child can also block and report other users. Parents can use the JusTalk Family app as an alternative to link to their child’s JusTalk Kids account. There are further safety settings in the paid-for Premium version, including the ability to detect if nude imagery is being sent or received and see a child’s real-time location.
