Is Microsoft Whiteboard 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 Microsoft Corporation.
What Microsoft Whiteboard's age rating means
Microsoft Whiteboard 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 Microsoft Whiteboard
Users frequently report crashes, slow performance, and login issues. Many complain about lost work due to bugs or sync failures, and find basic features like stylus support or object manipulation poorly implemented. The app is particularly criticized for being unreliable on iOS/iPadOS devices.
Summarized from 270 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Microsoft Whiteboard
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Microsoft Whiteboard 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 Microsoft Whiteboard on your child's device.
Microsoft Whiteboard for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Whiteboard safe for kids?
Microsoft Whiteboard 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 Microsoft Whiteboard have?
The App Store rates Microsoft Whiteboard 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 Microsoft Whiteboard 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 Microsoft Whiteboard 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 Microsoft Whiteboard and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.