SaferKid™ App Rating

Smule: Karaoke Music Studio

By Smule
SaferKid Age Rating
18+
No one under age 18 should use this app
NONE
LOW
HIGH
Sexting Risk
Red high
Adult Content (Photo or Video)
Red high
Bullying Risk
Red high
Meet Strangers Risk
Red high
NONE
LOW
HIGH
Profanity or Crude Humor
Yellow low
Mature/Suggestive Themes
Yellow low
Horror/Fear Themes
Yellow low
Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
Yellow low
This is an independent review. We are not affilated with Smule
Bottom Line

This app is for recording audio/video karaoke with other users but there is no option for a private profile. Anyone can follow your child if they are using this app. Any stranger can comment on their video recordings or direct message them, starting a conversation that can quickly become dangerous. We have seen users with pornographic photos as their profile pictures following the profiles of minors and commenting on their video recordings. There are an enormous amount of users with no profile picture or info on their profile page following the accounts of minors and commenting on their recordings as well. This app has high anonymity, low privacy, connections with strangers, and direct messaging. With high risks of bullying, sexting, meeting strangers, and adult content, this app should not be used by minors.

Talking to Your Children

While singing Karaoke can seem very innocent, connecting your child with strangers who can see recordings of them and start a conversation is dangerous. Talk to your child about why they like this app. If they like to sing karaoke, there are plenty of other, safer options. If they like the fact that this app connects them with strangers, it is important that you sit and talk with them about why this is so dangerous. Please refer to our Parent’s Guides section for advice on how to approach discussing these risks with your child.

App store description
Sing over 10 million of your favorite songs with music & scrolling lyrics! Sing your favorite songs solo, have fun creating a duet or group performance with friends, collaborate with other singers from around the world, or sing alongside recordings of popular music artists! Record with your camera on or off and add professional audio FX to sound...
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