Monkey — random video chat with strangers (Omegle-style)

Monkey is a live video chat app that randomly pairs users with strangers, often described as an Omegle alternative. It claims 18+ but has no effective age verification, so underage users can access it easily. Safety agencies and parent guides report frequent exposure to explicit content, nudity, and profanity without warning, and law enforcement has raised concerns about grooming and sexual exploitation. Apple removed the app from the App Store over safety concerns; it remains on Google Play and the web. Parents should check if Monkey (or similar random video chat apps) is on their child's device and talk about why video-chatting with strangers is risky.