Monkey is a social media platform, similar to Omegle, that allows people to connect to random users via video chat. In this guide, I will explain what the Monkey app is, whether this social app is appropriate for teens, and the Monkey video chat features and how to use them. So, let’s get started!
What Is the Monkey Site?
The Monkey site is a web version of the Monkey app. It has a simple interface that allows you to use Monkey in your browser and connect to other users via your laptop’s or computer’s webcam. All you have to do is click on the yellow “Start Video Chat” button, and you will be connected with random people via video.
You can also use other features in the web version, such as Monkey Duo. Monkey Duo allows you to share a link with a friend and video chat together instead of using the app to connect to other people solo.
Who Owns the Monkey App?
The co-founder of the Monkey app is Isaiah Turner, who is also the co-founder of the apps Poparazzi and Gas. Poparazzi was a photo sharing app and Gas was an anonymous social media app.
While the latter two apps have shut down, Monkey is still active. You can download Monkey on Google Play or use it on the web.
Is the Monkey App Still Available?
So, is the Monkey app still available? The answer is yes! You can download Monkey on Android here.
However, you can no longer get the Monkey app on iOS. It was removed from the Apple App Store due to safety and privacy concerns. Read on to learn more.
What Did the Monkey App Turn Into?
The Monkey app has transformed into something that its creators perhaps didn’t intend it to. When examining what happened to the Monkey app, it can be useful to look at Omegle as an example.
Omegle was shut down due to abuse on the platform, including people showing explicit content in video calls and using abusive or inappropriate content in the text chats. Similar things happen on Monkey, despite the platform making an effort to moderate such content. The Monkey app has turned, oftentimes, into a platform where people are lewd, inappropriate, or abusive to strangers.
Is the Monkey App Safe to Use?
The Monkey app itself does not contain malware or viruses. However, when asking whether the Monkey app is safe, it’s important to consider the other dangers of the Monkey app.
The Monkey app has poor moderation. Children and teens who use the app may be exposed to inappropriate content over video chat while video chatting strangers, including sexual and graphic content.
It is not recommended that you let your children or teen kids use the Monkey app.
Is Monkey Available on Android Devices?
Yes! The Monkey app is available on Android. You can install the Monkey app on modern versions of Android, as long as it meets the Monkey app’s system requirements, which is to have Android 5.0 or up.
Age Requirement for Monkey App
There’s no real age requirement for Monkey, as Monkey does not have any sort of robust age verification requirement. On the Play Store, the app is rated as Mature 17+, and on the Monkey website, it says that its app is intended for “users within a certain age range” without specifying what the age range is exactly.
Since there is no age verification process, anyone could use Monkey. However, that doesn’t mean it’s safe. The lack of age verification process makes Monkey hazardous for teens and children.
What Happened to Monkey App on iOS?
The Monkey app was removed from iOS, and it is no longer available. The reason the Monkey app was removed was due to privacy and safety concerns, as the app has poor moderation features and is dangerous for kids due to the lack of moderation and age verification requirement.
Can You Delete a Monkey Account?
Yes! It is easy to delete your Monkey account. When signed in, click on the menu option to open up the menu (on a laptop, this is in the top-right corner). At the bottom, click on “Account & Security” and then on “Delete My Account.” Follow any on-screen prompts to confirm that you want to delete your account and remove your Monkey profile.
How to Hide Your Location on Monkey
While there is no easy way to hide your location in the Monkey app, there are several ways to prevent the Monkey app from detecting your location. For example, you can block it from accessing your location services or use a fake location app to spoof your location – there are many such apps on the Android Play Store. A VPN may also fool Monkey into thinking you are elsewhere.
Conclusion
So, is the Monkey app worth using? It has pros and cons. On the one hand, it allows you to make new friends from around the world. However, you are likely to meet people who show inappropriate content or use abusive language. I generally do not advise using Monkey, but if you must, make sure to keep in mind video chat safety tips, such as immediately exiting a video chat and reporting the user if inappropriate content is shown.
