YUBO
MINIMUM AGE: 13
WHAT IS IT?
Designed to do one thing – allow teens to connect and flirt with each other in the style of online dating.
Known as 'Kiddie Tinder'
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
Given it allows user to swipe through other profiles of users in their local area, and then if they match, they can then chat...
...we would strongly discourage this app being used by children
Online dating, or similar, can never be safe for children.
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
Online dating = meeting a stranger
Risk from predators is high as allows user to interact through fake accounts - ask children to tell you if anything goes wrong
No age verification in place so could be used by under 13's
WHAT IS IT?
Designed to do one thing – allow teens to connect and flirt with each other in the style of online dating.
Known as 'Kiddie Tinder'
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
Given it allows user to swipe through other profiles of users in their local area, and then if they match, they can then chat...
...we would strongly discourage this app being used by children
Online dating, or similar, can never be safe for children.
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
Online dating = meeting a stranger
Risk from predators is high as allows user to interact through fake accounts - ask children to tell you if anything goes wrong
No age verification in place so could be used by under 13's
