Is New International Version 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 RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA.
What New International Version's age rating means
New International Version 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 New International Version
Users frequently complain about excessive and disruptive ads, difficulty navigating the app to find specific books or chapters, and poor interface design with issues like white text on white backgrounds. Many also report inaccuracies in verse order and frustration with the app not saving their progress.
Summarized from 51 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with New International Version
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove New International Version 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 New International Version on your child's device.
New International Version for kids: frequently asked questions
Is New International Version safe for kids?
New International Version 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 New International Version have?
The App Store rates New International Version 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 New International Version 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 New International Version 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 New International Version and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.