FBI Child ID 4+

This seems like a great app and is a good idea but one huge thing is missing. The app isn't password protected. So if someone steals my phone they have easy access to all my kids' data including nicknames and where we live. Also a password would keep my kids from accidentally dialing 911 with those big red buttons on the emergency screen. I let them play with my phone all the time and an app that can do what this one does should be locked down. Also it would be cool if there was an easy way (or a tutorial maybe) to get a pic of my kids' fingerprints in there.

The concept is good but the execution is amateurish. This app seems to have been designed by a committee of people who have never seen an iPhone. The app was not designed with data normalization in mind. There are too many ways by which a parent can enter information wrong because the app puts no constraints on data entry. Examples are birthdays can be numeric or alpha (MDY, DMY, YMD or whatever else you happen to tap in the field). Names are not in the "First M Last" format, guardian fields just say "Name". Addresses are just as undefined as names are, no field for "county", you need to enter the address multiple times. The guardian's address is just one field etc. etc.

Additionally, you can't add photos of identifying marks or the child's face in profile. The fields for things like hair and eye color or ethnicity don't have the standard names used by law enforcement, that would make it easier for them to do their job etc.

I don't think enough thought went into designing the app, but I hope somebody in the agency takes all the recommendations in the reviews and turns around an updated and improved app very soon.

Other poorly executed design elements include input fields that are blocked by the keyboard, and the option to add a child's photo only gives you the option to use a photo you snap at that moment, you can't use one already on your phone...ridiculous.

It's been over a month and no updates yet to take care of the glaring flubs in the app.

I read the reviews and almost didn't install this. First off, any way a parent can consolidate all their children's info into one place that is obviously handy is a 5 for me.

There are now fields that address specific characteristics as well as a comment field.

It may seem elementary, however, in an emergency situation, that is what we resort to. Something simple is what is needed. Something that can easily be communicated with the critical information at your fingertips.

If nothing else, it encourages you to take a recent photo. I haven't looked too far into this, but I am assuming that you can take updated pictures of the child. Which as stated by authorities is one of thee most important things needed to help locate your child.

One update I would like to see, is an option to set a reminder to update your child's photo throughout the year. We all lead busy lives, and download many apps...this one is important and should have a reminder.

As far as kids playing on our iPhones...yes they do, but just tuck this app into "Mommy's" folder...not on the little ones game page!! Problem solved!

Thanks for creating an app that will help us help you!