Raising Is Wizz safe? What parents should know
Is Wizz safe? Apple's App Store rates Wizz 18+, and Wizz's own terms, updated July 2026, say no one under 16 may use it and some parts require users to be 18. Wizz is built to meet strangers: users swipe through profiles and chat live with people worldwide. In January 2024, Apple and Google removed it from their stores after reports, including from a research group, that scammers had used it to target teens. Wizz is listed in Apple's US App Store as of October 2026; we couldn't confirm its Google Play status. Wizz says it uses Yoti age estimation and ID checks for higher-risk accounts.
Wizz at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
App Store: 18+; terms: no one under 16 - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
Swipe and chat with strangers - ✓Purchases with real money
WiCoins and Wizz Gold - –Paid random items
None found - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
App Store: infrequent violence, horror - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found; store removal in 2024
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | App for swiping and chatting with new people worldwide, owned by Voodoo (France) |
|---|---|
| App Store (iOS) | 18+ — frequent mature themes; infrequent violence, horror, profanity, drug references, weapons; messaging source |
| Minimum age | 16, per Wizz's terms (July 2026); some parts require 18 source |
| Age checks | Yoti age estimation; ID checks for higher-risk accounts source |
| Purchases | WiCoins $0.99–$19.99; Wizz Gold $6.99 a week or $13.99 a month |
| 2024 removal | Pulled from Apple and Google stores in January 2024; listed on Apple's US store now source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Wizz?
Short answer: An app for making new friends by swiping through profiles and chatting.
Its App Store listing describes swiping to find people online at the same time, live chat with people worldwide, and "age-matched chatting." It's owned by Voodoo, a French mobile company that also owns BeReal. When NBC News reported on it in 2024, it accepted users from age 13.
Is Wizz safe? The facts
Short answer: It's rated 18+ by Apple and now bars users under 16.
- Rating: App Store 18+, with frequent mature or suggestive themes and infrequent violence, horror, profanity, drug references, and weapons.
- Age rules: Wizz's July 2026 terms say no one under 16 is allowed and some parts require 18. Wizz uses Yoti age estimation and requires ID checks for higher-risk accounts, including users whose estimated age is near a threshold.
- Purchases: WiCoins, Wizz Gold, and Wizz Infinity subscriptions.
Why was Wizz removed from the App Store?
Short answer: In January 2024, Apple and Google pulled Wizz after reports, including from a research group, that scammers had used it to target teens. NBC News reported that a research group, the Network Contagion Research Institute, linked Wizz to scams in which criminals pressure teens for money with private images, and that Google cited its child endangerment policy. Wizz said it was working with both companies. Wizz is listed in Apple's US App Store as of October 2026; we couldn't confirm its Google Play status. We found no government lawsuit or fine against Wizz as of October 2026.
The habit kids may copy: friends by swiping
On Wizz, a new "friend" is someone chosen in a second from a photo.
Try tonight: what makes a friend
Ask: "How do you know someone is your friend?" Make a short list together: they're kind, they share, they play fair. Then ask whether you can know those things from one picture. In our program, this is the lesson "Wisdom": thinking before deciding.
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FAQ
What age is Wizz for?
Wizz's terms say no one under 16 may use it, and some parts require 18. Apple's App Store rates it 18+.
Why was Wizz removed from app stores?
Apple and Google removed it in January 2024. NBC News reported Apple acted after the National Center on Sexual Exploitation raised concerns about alleged sextortion use, and Google cited its child endangerment policy. Wizz said it was working with both companies.
Does Wizz verify age?
Wizz says it uses Yoti age estimation and requires ID checks for higher-risk accounts.
Does Wizz cost money?
It's free to download, with WiCoins ($0.99–$19.99) and Wizz Gold subscriptions on the App Store.
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