As of January 2022, the money app Greenlight had the highest number of data segments tracked, collecting 22 different types of data from its users. Launched in 2017, Greenlight is a fintech app for children that allows parents to manage and monitor allowances and spending. Mobile gaming app Pokémon GO was the second most invasive mobile app used by children, collecting 17 different data segments from its users. Only the Amazon Kids+ app and the Kinzoo Social app appeared to collect data over sensitive information from their users.
iOS mobile apps used by children worldwide with the highest number of data segments tracked as of January 2022
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TheToyZone. (March 14, 2022). iOS mobile apps used by children worldwide with the highest number of data segments tracked as of January 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 17, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1301447/most-tracked-children-apps-by-data-segment/
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TheToyZone. "Ios Mobile Apps Used by Children Worldwide with The Highest Number of Data Segments Tracked as of January 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 14 Mar 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1301447/most-tracked-children-apps-by-data-segment/
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