Okay, so what's the easiest way to, like, keep up with my kid's Xbox friends and send them messages when I'm, you know, actually AWAY from the Xbox? I swear, those kids are ALWAYS gaming!

Girl, the Xbox app is a lifesaver! I can message my son's friends from my phone while I'm, like, waiting in the school pickup line or hiding in the pantry eating chocolate. Total sanity-saver!

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Okay, so I downloaded this at 2am when the baby was crying and I was trying to figure out how to tell my son it was bedtime (again!). Turns out, the Xbox app is seriously amazing. I can see when his friends are online, send them messages (because who has time to type on the Xbox controller?!), and even join their parties! It's a game-changer for busy parents, seriously. I can check this while making lunch, or during those 'mommy needs a time-out' moments in the bathroom. It takes literally 30 seconds to set up - I timed it. Plus, now I know who he's actually playing with and can pretend to be a cool mom. Definitely recommend for any parent dealing with the Xbox vortex!

Key Features

Lets me see when my son's friends are online
I can send messages without using the Xbox controller (huge win!)
I can join parties and pretend I know what's going on

"So first u can download from my phone whitch is good and I can see all my messages and when friends are on!! Very good app"

— 5★ User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/9/2025
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Xbox

by Microsoft Corporation

4.7
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