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3.8 GP
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Been using Messenger Kids – The Messaging for a couple months now. It’s basically a messaging app just for kids, but with a bunch of fun filters and tools to make chatting with friends and family way more engaging. Pretty solid app if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you do: you can message your approved contacts, send silly stickers and GIFs, even draw on the screen during video calls. And there’s also a bunch of fun filters and sound effects – took me a while to figure that out but it’s pretty cool. And the best part is, parents can control the whole thing from their own app, so the kids are kept safe.

Look, if you’ve got young kids who love to chat with their friends, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get kind of annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Messenger Kids – The Messaging. I've tested a bunch of messaging apps for kids and this one's pretty solid. The parental controls give me peace of mind, and the fun features like filters and stickers make it way more engaging for the kiddos than a basic chat app. Only downside is the ads can get old, but you can pay to remove them. Overall though, I'd say it's a great option if you want your kids to be able to safely chat with friends and family.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of fun filters, stickers, and tools for creative messaging
  • Parental controls let parents manage contacts and monitor activity
  • Free to use, no in-app purchases or subscription required
  • Easy to set up, no phone number needed

Cons

  • Ads can get annoying if you don't pay to remove them
  • Limited to contacts approved by parents
  • Might be too simplified for older kids

Specifications

Updated 22.09.2025
Category Communication
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Meta Platforms, Inc.
Package Name com.facebook.talk

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3.8/5
251,208 reviews
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Ashley Melton Oct 15, 2025

I really like this app so far. It's easy for my 3 year old to use and easy so far for me to monitor every conversation. The app is completely...

Piper Strait Oct 15, 2025

This is a really good app. It's fun and I like the fact that you can send pictures, videos, and gifs. The filters are cool, and wish you could like...

Cadence “DJ” Tune Oct 15, 2025

This app is amazing and it's fun! Easy for kids to communicate with friends and family. The reason with the 4 stars is sleep mode, when I'm in a video...

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