Fennec Messenger - Family Chat

Name: Fennec Messenger - Family Chat
Rating: 4.5 (121 reviews)
Author: Fennec

by Fennec

iPhone

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

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At a glance: Free to download

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Social Networking
Entertainment

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Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published

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Free

Last verified 7 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.5 121 ratings · App Store

5/5Great Introduction to Texting
My son loves being able to text his family, and I loved that this app was COPPA Compliant. It’s safe and a great introduction to texting and communicating with family and friends within a safe environment that I can assure is age appropriate. Definitely give it a try for your littles who you don’t want having a smartphone yet!

MeghanRose11 · 7 Aug 2026
4/5Pretty good app!!
I think this app is a good app for people who don’t have a phone number and can’t text their friends. I have a number but one of my best friends doesn’t have a phone or a number. This app is helpful because I can text her even though she doesn’t have a phone. Also, you don’t have to have Facebook!!!!! My family doesn’t do Facebook and I was glad to find an app that doesn’t need Facebook. I wish that this app gave me notifications when someone texted me. I also wish that in the beginning the app gave you a walk through of how to work everything. I am pretty good at figuring apps out but my friend could not figure out how to give herself a nickname and put a photo on her account. I tried to explain how to get a picture of yourself, but she didn’t seem to understand. The last bother is that my friend cannot see me in the video calls. I can see her but she can’t see me. Other than these things I think this app is awesome. Thank you so much for making this app. It works so well for me and my friend. 👍🏻😁😆😎🤪

unicorn12girl · 7 Aug 2026
2/5nice to get close to friends! Just laggy
oki oki real good boi!! But me and mu Mom Tested it out and it’s pretty laggy. I barely use the doodle thing, but it’s super laggy and the size is so small ! Also the dang Call thing is REAL slow. Also the text thing. The stickers are real cute, but why do we need more friends on the app to unlock them??? Some of us don’t have close people to use the app with and just want to send cool stickers to a friend. Also the text screen lags and loads for a couple mins a lot . It’s oki though! I just think some bug fixes and it will be okay!! Recommend though, it’s a nice app to get close to friends! <3

Cat'n'black · 7 Aug 2026
5/5Best app ever¡
Thank you for the app it is really great it allowed me to see my dad when he was not here now I feel so good to be able to text even though I have not ever been able to text but now I can.

DavidisBatmanY · 7 Aug 2026
5/5Love it
My son and I love this app! I’m always working so now he gets to send me updates when he gets home from school. I really love that our bond has gotten stronger now.

ShilahThomas93 · 7 Aug 2026

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Privacy

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Versions

App Store

1.1.4
Bug reports are enhanced for troubleshooting
1.1.6
Fixed issues when adding accounts in some time zones.
1.1.7
Fixed bugs: 1. Blurry photos on iOS 13 2. Allow for rejoining a group chat room
1.1.8
Add a version check feature that informs users of important software updates
1.2.1
- Performance improvement - Bug fixes for photo sharing and voice messages - Support 'Sign in with Apple' - Support iPhone X screens
1.2.2
- Improve performance - Fixed issues when chatting with a new friend - Fixed issues when viewing profiles of more than 2 children
1.2.3
- Show photos & stickers in full screen - Fixed a bug when adding a Fennec Watch to a child account
1.3.0
- Fixed a crash issue when editing a contact in the watch phonebook - Improve the compatibility of voice messages - Add Chinese localization
1.3.4
1. Fixed crash issues on iOS 14 2. Fixed video call issues on iOS 14
1.3.5
Fixed the issue that sometimes a user is not able to accept a video call.
1.3.6
Enhanced the voice messaging function.
1.3.7
Fixed an issue that users signed in with Apple may experience app crash when entering Settings > Roles page
1.3.8
Optimized the location tracking feature.
1.3.9
- Improved the notification function. - Fixed a login issue when the predictive text function is turned on.
1.4.1
- Improved the permission settings for the photo albums when sharing photos on iOS 14 - Fixed an issue about displaying caregivers
1.4.2
Fixed the issue that if a user login to Fennec Messenger on different devices, when the user answers a video call on a device, the other device does not stop ringing.
1.4.3
- Allow restricting calculator and camera apps on Fennec Watch during restricted times. - Allow for selecting restricted apps on Fennec Watch. - Modified privacy policy. To use the latest time restrictions features, please upgrade the software on your Fennec Watch. On your watch, please go to Settings > About watch > Upgrade watch software
1.4.4
- Bluetooth headphone support for voice messages - Fixed video calling issues - Allow enlarging photos in chat rooms
1.4.5
- Fixed an audio issue during video calls
1.4.6
Update location tracking
1.4.7
Fix issues for location tracking.
1.4.8
Add account deletion feature. Fixed issues about displaying emojis
1.5.0
Resolve no-sound problem in video calls.
1.5.1
Resolve no-sound problem in video calls.
1.5.2 · 22 Apr 2026
Time restriction feature for the Fennec Watch - more control options

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Alternatives

Xooloo - Messenger for Kids — Same category + similar ratings
JusTalk Family Messenger — Same category + similar ratings
Stars Messenger Kids Safe Chat — Same category + similar ratings
Kinzoo: Fun All-Ages Messenger — Same category + similar ratings

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Last verified: 7 Aug 2026
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