Is Shazam (шазам) Safe for Kids?
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What Shazam (шазам)'s age rating means
Shazam (шазам) is rated 12+ on the Google Play, 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 Shazam (шазам)
Users frequently complain that the app struggles to identify songs, especially with recent updates making it less reliable. Many note it fails to recognize non-Western or niche music genres, and some report slow performance or technical issues.
Summarized from 82 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Shazam (шазам)
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Shazam (шазам) 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 Shazam (шазам) on your child's device.
Shazam (шазам) for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Shazam (шазам) safe for kids?
Shazam (шазам) has an official age rating of 12+ on the Google Play, 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 Shazam (шазам) have?
The Google Play rates Shazam (шазам) 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 Shazam (шазам) 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 Shazam (шазам) 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 Shazam (шазам) and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.