Is Libby, the library app Safe for Kids?
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What Libby, the library app's age rating means
Libby, the library app holds a family-friendly 9+ 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 Libby, the library app
Users complain about the app's lack of functionality in France and other European countries, difficulties with navigation and usability, and issues with book availability and downloading.
Summarized from 14 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Libby, the library app
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Libby, the library app 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 Libby, the library app on your child's device.
Libby, the library app for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Libby, the library app safe for kids?
Libby, the library app carries a family-friendly official rating (9+) 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 Libby, the library app have?
The App Store rates Libby, the library app as 9+. 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 Libby, the library app 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 Libby, the library app 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 Libby, the library app and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.