# GROM - Social Network For Kids — Create, Watch, and Share

> Safe social video creation and sharing platform for kids under 16. (iPhone/iPad app by Grom Social Enterprises, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grom-social-network-for-kids/id1454623427 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/566300795)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 268 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 154 MB
- Languages: American English, Luxembourgish
- Released: 2019-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grom-social-network-for-kids/id1454623427/reviews.md

## What is GROM?

CREATE – videos, and use hilarious face filters or effects.
WATCH - over 1,000 hours of Grom TV shows.
DISCOVER - new videos and friends around the world, daily.
CONNECT - with friends, celebrities, and athletes.  
SHARE - the best moments in life with friends.

PARENTS: Grom Social is a multimedia app specifically built for kids below 16 years of age. Our app is live monitored and follows COPPA guidelines. On Grom Social, parents can also monitor their child’s activity and provide permissions in the parent section of the app. 

Most features in the Grom Social app require parental verification 
As established by COPPA guidelines, Parental Verification requires a one-time payment of .99 to approve all Grom user accounts and gain access to these features.

Grom Premium Subscription is an auto-renewed payment of .99 per month per user to remove all advertisements in the app.
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

For more information on what data we collect, how we use it, and how Grom Social is safe for your child, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
https://gromsocial.com/privacy-policy
https://gromsocial.com/terms-and-conditions/

## Key features

- Create videos with filters and effects
- Watch over 1,000 hours of curated shows
- Discover new videos and friends globally
- Connect with friends, celebrities, and athletes
- Share life's best moments
- Parental monitoring and controls
- COPPA compliant

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grom Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parental Verification | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of GROM?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🔒 Safe, kid-friendly alternative to TikTok
- 🎨 Fun filters and creative video features
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parental controls and safety features
- 🎵 Good music selection for videos
- 💬 Allows kids to connect with friends safely
- 📱 Simple and intuitive interface
- ✨ Engaging content for younger audiences

**Cons**

- 🐢 Extremely slow and laggy performance
- 🐛 Persistent bugs and glitches not fixed
- 💰 Requires $1 payment for posting/commenting
- 📵 Frequent black screen and loading issues
- 🔐 Confusing parental permission process
- 🎬 Videos are too short
- 🎵 Limited and repetitive music library
- 🖼️ Cannot use custom profile pictures
- 📊 Repetitive content in feed
- ⚠️ Vague error messages (e.g., 'oops')
- 🚫 Account bans without clear explanation
- 💳 Payment system concerns and ad issues after payment

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and kicks users out unexpectedly
- Black screen when opening or recording videos
- Record button does nothing
- Audio lag and continues playing on next video
- Sound glitches and music glitches
- Loading glitches and extremely slow loading
- Vague 'oops' error message on login
- Videos won't post despite payment
- DMs are glitchy and slow
- App turns black when opening
- Videos appear blurry
- Parental permission verification fails inconsistently
- Ads still appear after payment for ad removal
- Video playback glitches every 2-3 videos
- Drafts lost when clicking save button

**Most requested features**

- Add longer video duration options (15 seconds, 1 minute)
- Implement stories feature like Instagram
- Allow custom profile pictures from gallery
- Add more trendy music and search bar for songs
- Improve video editing tools (cuts, transitions, speed control)
- Allow users to add their own music
- Add live streaming capability
- Improve DM functionality
- Add photo posting capability
- Implement show/episode features for all users
- Add cosplay-specific filters
- Allow group creation features
- Show current day feed instead of random timestamps
- Simplify parental approval process (email only, no payment)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grom-social-network-for-kids/id1454623427/reviews.md

### 3/5 — i'm pretty neutral.

*2023-06-04*

On the better side of this app, it's pretty much a safe version of tiktok. It has wonderful features. The filters are fun, the music is great, I could see lots of kids haven't lots of fun with it. Although, there has to be a whole other account for a parent, on that account you have to connect it to the childs account. Then, you have to pay a dollar for your child to get to post or comment. I would say this is a pretty good app overall.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review, we are always open to suggestions email us at support@gromsocial.com We do have plans in the near future to have it running better. The dollar is just a one-time payment, pay it and then post as much as you want. It's our biggest safety feature.

### 4/5 — Its an okay app

*2023-05-25*

I got this app hoping to just jump right into it but instead we had to get permission from our parents which I understand but it was a little annoying also it supper glitchy and takes for EVER to load. And u should NOT have to pay, like its horrible quality and they could at least make it free!

**Developer response:** To have an accepted account Parents have to pay a one-time payment. The parent side allows you to do this. We are currently working on making this process better. Please email us with further questions and concerns. support@gromsocial.com

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money or time

*2023-03-22*

I understand the cops rule and the money part isn’t the problem. The app itself is just extremely buggy and you can tell that the creators couldn’t care less. There have been constant bugs that have been around for years and reported many times and they choose to do nothing such as, the sound glitch, the “oops” glitch, the music glitch, and the loading glitch. It’s extremely laggy and isn’t worth your time. The videos are extremely short and the sounds you can use are all very stupid and have been used hundreds of times.

**Developer response:** Oh no! Please send us an email and explain all that went wrong so we can get our team to investigate the issue and get it fixed. support@gromsocial.com We are currently working on all major issues and there will be a bigger update coming soon.

### 4/5 — Please:)

*2023-01-15, version 1.0.30*

I got this app and I like it but it needs a few things first pls make it not have to have parent permission to post videos :(  also can you add new music but other then that I usually use it to edit my videos for other social media apps

**Developer response:** We are constantly doing updates. We consider everyone's thoughts. If you have any more suggestions, questions or issues please email us at support@gromsocial.com

### 1/5 — Pretty terrible

*2022-12-20, version 1.0.30*

The videos are extremely short and while that’s not a big issue I know something that is, I got logged off so I tried logging back in but when I clicked log in it popped up with a message saying “oops” and that’s it. How am I supposed to know what that means? Did I enter in the wrong password? Is the app down for bug fixes? Please specify better and care about your customers. The “oops” problem has happened on multiple ecastions
And it’s extremely stupid.

### 5/5 — Omg

*2022-12-17, version 1.0.30*

I love this app because u don’t need permission from a parent. My parents are always busy.

### 5/5 — How Do You Add Guardians Email?

*2022-12-01, version 1.0.30*

I am trying to put my email in, but I can’t find the way to do it.

### 3/5 — Uh it’s not that great

*2022-11-26, version 1.0.30*

It literally just shows the same posts way too much, there is some good content on there but it’s mainly really for like kids 6-8 bc there’s just not that much of a variety of content, and the app is also very glitchy… so yeah

### 4/5 — Meh. I like it.

*2022-09-30, version 1.0.27*

Okay so I just got this app so the review is gonna be short. 
So whenever I got the app I tried making a video and it shows a black screen and whenever I click the record button it does nothing.

### 3/5 — Doesn’t work anymore

*2022-09-09, version 1.0.27*

It used to work really good few things but it was great and safe but then it started turning black when I tried to get on 😭

## Frequently asked questions about GROM

### What is GROM?

GROM is a multimedia social networking app designed specifically for children under 16 years of age. It allows them to create and share videos, watch curated shows, discover new content, and connect with friends and public figures in a safe, monitored environment.

### How does GROM ensure safety for children?

The app is live monitored and strictly follows COPPA guidelines. Parents can monitor their child's activity and provide permissions through a dedicated parent section. Most features require parental verification, which includes a one-time payment.

### What are the costs associated with GROM?

Parental verification for accessing features requires a one-time payment of $0.99. An optional GROM Premium Subscription is available for $4.99 per month to remove all advertisements within the app. These are auto-renewed payments.

### What kind of content can kids create and watch on GROM?

Kids can create their own videos using hilarious face filters and effects. They can also watch over 1,000 hours of GROM TV shows and discover new videos from other users around the world.

### Can I manage my child's account on GROM?

Yes, parents can manage their child's activity and grant permissions through the parent section of the app. Parental verification is required for most features, ensuring a controlled experience for younger users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.33 — 2024-05-03

Bug fix updates.

### 1.0.31 — 2023-05-19

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.30 — 2022-11-22

Bug fixes and app improvements.

### 1.0.29 — 2022-11-14

Bug fixes, and minor changes to the application to help performance and the user experience.

### 1.0.28 — 2022-10-31

Bug fixes, and minor changes to the application to help performance and the user experience.

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## More apps by Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.

- [Grom Skate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grom-skate/id957511689)
- [GROM - Just for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grom-just-for-kids/id6479522984)

All apps by Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/566300795

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