buggy, edit: do not download
edit: so i’ve decided this is a 1 star and not 2 and i’ve totally given up! the platform is so glitchy and i used to be able to send voice messages to my sister since she can’t read yet and now they are making me pay for that feature!! after i’ve been communicating with her like that!! this is totally a useless app and it claims to be for kids but little kids can’t read yet and they take away the option for them to message. absolutely ridiculous.
Response from developer
I’m sorry. You found this app to stay close to your little sister while you’re away at university, and we let you both down. You’re right about voice messages. If she can’t read yet, text isn’t an alternative. We’ve changed this so text and voice messages remain free after the trial. We’ve also fixed the issue opening conversations and addressed the call audio problem. The iPhone update containing these changes is awaiting App Store approval, so you may still experience the problems and old restrictions until it’s available. I’ll update this reply when you can download it. Thank you for being honest about what went wrong. I understand why you’ve given up, and I’m sorry it got to that point. 3 October 2026 Update: 6.2.14 is out with free text/voice messages after trial, and fixes for conversations not opening and one-way call audio. A larger calling reliability update is almost ready and should follow soon after more testing. I understand if you’re done with the app — if you ever reopen the door, those are the versions to look for. Sorry again.
Worthless
Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback. We’re sorry the app didn’t work as expected when you tried it. Since your review, we’ve made updates to improve messaging and video call reliability, and we’ve also made our subscription information clearer during setup so families know what to expect before getting started. If you’re willing to give Kids Call Home another try, please update to the latest version. If you still experience any issues, contact us through the app and we’ll help get things working.
texting different languages worked! hooray!
Response from developer
Thank you! We’re really glad the different-language messaging is working well for you. Making it easier for families to stay connected is exactly what we built Kids Call Home for. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!
