How Do Parents Choose Entertainment Apps for Family Time?

I’ve been thinking about how families choose entertainment apps for phones and TV devices. There are so many Android apps available now, but I think it’s useful to look at things like app permissions, privacy, compatibility, ease of use, and the type of content available before installing anything. I recently came across an Android entertainment guide that discusses different aspects of using entertainment apps on Android devices. I found the general information useful, especially when comparing app features and compatibility. For parents here, what do you usually check before trying a new entertainment app? Do you mainly look at privacy and permissions, device compatibility, content selection, or user reviews? I’d be interested to hear what other families consider when choosing apps for phones, tablets, or TV devices.

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I always check the app permissions first, honestly. My boy's tablet got flooded with ads once because I didn't pay attention to what access the app was asking for, and it was a nightmare. I also read the reviews carefully, especially the recent ones, because apps change over time and what worked two years ago might be full of in-app purchases now. Content-wise I'm strict about age ratings, and I make sure the app actually lets me set parental controls properly before we download it. It does take a bit of time upfront but saves so much headache later when your kid isn't suddenly seeing stuff you didn't expect or the app isn't draining your device's battery.

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I usually just download educational apps for my son to play with. For example learning phonics/numbers/drawing/animations. As for Youkids I have parental control. if he's into colours I will choose all those subjects so the algorithm is all about one subject.