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Is Zynn safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise Zynn from age 17 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- Zynn is a video-sharing app with a reward system that is not designed for or appropriate for children in this age group due to its content and monetization features.
- 9-12
- Children under 13 are not permitted on Zynn; the app's content, which includes user-generated videos, and its cash-out system are unsuitable for this age range.
- 13-15
- Teenagers in this age group might be drawn to Zynn's short video content and the ability to earn money, but the quality of content and the nature of the reward system require careful parental discussion.
- 16+
- Older teens might use Zynn for entertainment and to earn small rewards, but they should be aware of the app's data collection practices and the potential for encountering unmoderated content.
Zynn was a short-video sharing app that rewarded users with cash for watching and sharing videos, as well as inviting new users. It was often compared to TikTok but faced significant controversy and was eventually removed from app stores.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 7/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 6/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Zynn was a short-form video app that offered monetary rewards for watching and creating content. It faced scrutiny regarding its data privacy practices and was subsequently removed from app stores. The app is no longer available for download or use.
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- The age-by-age verdict
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Zynn age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Zynn?
Parentwise puts Zynn at 17+. We advise Zynn from age 17 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 6/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old use Zynn?
Not by default: we advise Zynn from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children under 13 are not permitted on Zynn; the app's content, which includes user-generated videos, and its cash-out system are unsuitable for this age range.
Can a 12 year old use Zynn?
Not by default: we advise Zynn from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children under 13 are not permitted on Zynn; the app's content, which includes user-generated videos, and its cash-out system are unsuitable for this age range.
Can a 13 year old use Zynn?
Not by default: we advise Zynn from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers in this age group might be drawn to Zynn's short video content and the ability to earn money, but the quality of content and the nature of the reward system require careful parental discussion.
Is Zynn appropriate for kids?
Zynn was a short-form video app that offered monetary rewards for watching and creating content. Parentwise rates Zynn overall as high risk (7/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Zynn family friendly?
Zynn is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. It faced scrutiny regarding its data privacy practices and was subsequently removed from app stores.
Zynn parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Zynn was a short-form video app that offered monetary rewards for watching and creating content. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Zynn safe for kids?
We advise Zynn from age 17 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). It faced scrutiny regarding its data privacy practices and was subsequently removed from app stores.
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