Is ESV Bible* 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 ESV Bible*'s age rating means
ESV Bible* 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 ESV Bible*
Users frequently complain about excessive ads that disrupt reading and listening to scriptures, along with technical issues like app crashes and login problems. Many also report grammatical errors, typos, and formatting issues in the text. Navigation difficulties and recent updates causing the app to malfunction are additional common frustrations.
Summarized from 17 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with ESV Bible*
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove ESV Bible* 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 ESV Bible* on your child's device.
ESV Bible* for kids: frequently asked questions
Is ESV Bible* safe for kids?
ESV Bible* 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 ESV Bible* have?
The App Store rates ESV Bible* 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 ESV Bible* 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 ESV Bible* 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 ESV Bible* and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.