# Kid-Friendly Photography Apps KidCam Appeals to Child Phonegraphers and Their Parents By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidcam References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2014/05/kidcam.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kidcam-best-camera-app-for/id875702345?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4) If you've got a [budding young photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-camera) in your family who constantly wants to borrow your phone to snap pictures, the KidCam app is a pretty handy one to download. KidCam has several brilliant features, including a feature that lets kids tap anywhere to snap a photo, since pushing a shutter button can sometimes be a challenge. Adults also have the option to set a timer delay to prevent kids from rapid firing a bunch of pictures at once, and photos and videos recorded in KidCam are automatically saved to an in-app library to keep your [camera roll clutter-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-bits). One more thing that makes the app super kid-friendly are the monster stickers that can be added to photos to make them that much more fun. The app is a $2.99 download on iTunes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Kid-friendly Photography Apps:** Creating apps designed specifically for kids to explore photography can help develop their skills and creativity, while providing a new source of revenue for photographers and app developers. - **Shifting Market for Family Photography:** With the rise of photography apps designed for children, there may be a shift in the market for family photography as children are empowered to capture their own memories. - **Innovative Features for Intergenerational Photography:** Developing apps with features designed specifically for both kids and adults to use in creating collaborative photography projects can create new opportunities for cross-generational experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can create new revenue streams by developing apps that cater specifically to young photographers in a market currently underserved by traditional photography companies. - **Children's Entertainment and Education:** Apps designed for kids to explore and learn about photography can combine entertainment and education, opening new opportunities for children’s entertainment companies. - **App Development:** Developing and marketing apps designed specifically for young photographers can create a niche market for app developers and generate new trends for the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Kid-Friendly Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myfirst-camera-insta-wi.md) - [Playful Thermal Printer Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-print-camera.md) - [Childhood Memory Capturing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-little-one.md) - [Collectible Mini Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-mini-cam.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [Kid-Friendly Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amigo-jr-phone.md) - [Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-kid.md) - [Kids Drawing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-coloring-drawing-book-app.md)