Storytel - Audiobooks Library
App Store · Storytel Sweden AB

Is Storytel - Audiobooks Library Safe for Kids?

For Older Teens, With Guidance
12+
official age rating
Book
category

Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Storytel Sweden AB.

What Storytel - Audiobooks Library's age rating means

Storytel - Audiobooks Library is rated 12+ on the App Store, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.

What parents and users report about Storytel - Audiobooks Library

Users frequently complain about the app's limited availability in certain regions, especially the United States, making many books inaccessible. Many reviewers express frustration with the subscription model, noting that the app isn't free and offers poor value for the paid content. Technical issues, such as difficulty unsubscribing, poor playback controls, and language/region restrictions, are also common complaints.

Region-locked content (no US)Poor subscription valueTechnical and playback issues

Summarized from 126 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.

How to keep your child safe with Storytel - Audiobooks Library

iPhone (Screen Time)

Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Storytel - Audiobooks Library if it is above your child's age.

Android (Family Link)

Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Storytel - Audiobooks Library on your child's device.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library for kids: frequently asked questions

Is Storytel - Audiobooks Library safe for kids?

Storytel - Audiobooks Library has an official age rating of 12+ on the App Store, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.

What age rating does Storytel - Audiobooks Library have?

The App Store rates Storytel - Audiobooks Library as 12+. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.

Can my child use Storytel - Audiobooks Library safely?

If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.

How do I block or remove Storytel - Audiobooks Library from my child's phone?

On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find Storytel - Audiobooks Library and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.

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