App Profile: Girltelligence

angarbers

Rating: 5/5

Every time I open this app, I see that girls of all ages experience the same things as I do. I didn't use to have many girl friends, and I used to feel so alone in certain aspects of my life. Girltelligence reminds me that I am not alone, I have an amazing supportive sisterhood at my fingertips. I know that someone is always there for me to celebrate with, to rant with, to learn with, and to grow with.

ghhfvj mll

Rating: 3/5

Overall, I would give this app a three out of five. There are two major factors for my rating; usability and social responsibility. The app helps young women that are entering or currently in their adolescence, 11 to 21 years of age (the youngest allowed to join is 9 years based on the app store) to have a safe space where they can chat with other girls their age or ask for advice from older women. This app overall is easy to use, is very interactive, and has a variety of topics from love and romance, girls in steam, social justice, to politics and policy. I would have used an app similar to this one when I was in high school. With all being said, there is a major concern that comes to my mind as a woman, how do I know I am actually to the person they actually say they are? This app does not verify that you are either identify as female or the age you say you are. Individuals are able to share their personal social media accounts and you can privately message others. I can see this app potentially being used as a form for older adults to lure and groom young women. I believe it is not suitable for the age range they are marketing it towards. As someone who navigated the internet as an adolescent without parental control, I can see how this app can be a safe space for young women but I can also see the danger in it.

collettewillow

Rating: 5/5

I love using Telle! I find great advice on here about things I never even thought to ask. It has made me realize so many things that girls and women share in common with one another. I’ll pop on and check out funny content or go there to ask questions and get a ton of feedback on things without feeling embarrassed. Two thumbs up