Is MetroLyrics Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with CBS Interactive.
What MetroLyrics's age rating means
MetroLyrics holds a family-friendly 4+ rating on the App Store. It is broadly appropriate, but a low age rating does not remove every risk: check whether it has chat, ads, or in-app purchases below.
What parents and users report about MetroLyrics
Users frequently complain that the app's search function no longer works, failing to return any results for songs or artists. Many note that the app was functional in the past but has become unusable due to lack of updates, especially on newer iOS versions. Additionally, the 'listen' feature for identifying playing songs is often reported as broken or inaccurate.
Summarized from 209 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with MetroLyrics
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove MetroLyrics if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall MetroLyrics on your child's device.
MetroLyrics for kids: frequently asked questions
Is MetroLyrics safe for kids?
MetroLyrics carries a family-friendly official rating (4+) on the App Store. That makes it broadly suitable, but even family-rated apps can include chat, ads, or in-app purchases, so check the factors below.
What age rating does MetroLyrics have?
The App Store rates MetroLyrics as 4+. 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 MetroLyrics 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 MetroLyrics 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 MetroLyrics and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.