Is Bump(旧Zenly) Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with amo.
What Bump(旧Zenly)'s age rating means
Bump(旧Zenly) is rated 12+ on the App Store, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.
Things for parents to check
- As a Social Networking app, Bump(旧Zenly) can put your child in contact with strangers or user-generated content that is not moderated in real time. This is the biggest supervision concern for younger users.
What parents and users report about Bump(旧Zenly)
Users frequently complain about the app's aggressive advertising that disparages competitors, high battery consumption, and inaccurate or frozen location updates. Many also express frustration with unwanted notifications and privacy concerns, such as visible call status and online activity.
Summarized from 31 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Bump(旧Zenly)
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Bump(旧Zenly) if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Bump(旧Zenly) on your child's device.
Bump(旧Zenly) for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Bump(旧Zenly) safe for kids?
Bump(旧Zenly) has an official age rating of 12+ on the App Store, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.
What age rating does Bump(旧Zenly) have?
The App Store rates Bump(旧Zenly) as 12+. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use Bump(旧Zenly) safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove Bump(旧Zenly) from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find Bump(旧Zenly) and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.