Is Dictionary - Merriam-Webster Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Merriam-Webster Inc..
What Dictionary - Merriam-Webster's age rating means
Dictionary - Merriam-Webster holds a family-friendly Rated for 3+ rating on the Google Play. 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.
Things for parents to check
- Dictionary - Merriam-Webster offers in-app purchases. Without a purchase password or spending limit, a child can run up charges. Set up Ask to Buy (iOS) or a Play purchase PIN (Android).
- Dictionary - Merriam-Webster shows ads. Ads inside kids' apps can lead to unexpected content or accidental taps that open other stores or links.
What parents and users report about Dictionary - Merriam-Webster
Users frequently complain about intrusive ads, including full-screen pop-ups and unskippable ads, which make the app frustrating to use. Many also express dissatisfaction with the subscription model, which locks certain words or features behind a paywall. Additionally, some users report issues with functionality, such as inaccurate voice capture, login problems, and a lack of offline access.
Summarized from 189 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Dictionary - Merriam-Webster
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Dictionary - Merriam-Webster 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 Dictionary - Merriam-Webster on your child's device.
Dictionary - Merriam-Webster for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Dictionary - Merriam-Webster safe for kids?
Dictionary - Merriam-Webster carries a family-friendly official rating (Rated for 3+) on the Google Play. 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 Dictionary - Merriam-Webster have?
The Google Play rates Dictionary - Merriam-Webster as Rated for 3+. 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 Dictionary - Merriam-Webster 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 Dictionary - Merriam-Webster 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 Dictionary - Merriam-Webster and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.