Bible
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Is Bible Safe for Kids?

For Older Teens, With Guidance
12+
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Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Life.Church.

What Bible's age rating means

Bible is rated 12+ on the App Store, 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 Bible

Users complain about the app resetting their reading progress after missing a few days, frequent prompts to rate the app, and the inclusion of The Passion Translation which some consider inaccurate. Other issues include overly moralistic devotionals, dark/uninspiring verse images, and limited Bible version choices.

Resets reading progressToo many rating promptsIncludes Passion Translation

Summarized from 11 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.

How to keep your child safe with Bible

iPhone (Screen Time)

Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Bible if it is above your child's age.

Android (Family Link)

Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Bible on your child's device.

Bible for kids: frequently asked questions

Is Bible safe for kids?

Bible has an official age rating of 12+ on the App Store, 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 Bible have?

The App Store rates Bible 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 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 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 Bible and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.

Read the full review breakdown for Bible
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