Is The Times Literary Supplement 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 Times Media Limited (Apps).
What The Times Literary Supplement's age rating means
The Times Literary Supplement 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 The Times Literary Supplement
Users frequently complain about persistent login and subscription recognition issues, a buffering icon that won't disappear, and the lack of features like a detailed table of contents or the ability to purchase individual issues.
Summarized from 24 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with The Times Literary Supplement
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove The Times Literary Supplement 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 The Times Literary Supplement on your child's device.
The Times Literary Supplement for kids: frequently asked questions
Is The Times Literary Supplement safe for kids?
The Times Literary Supplement 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 The Times Literary Supplement have?
The App Store rates The Times Literary Supplement 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 The Times Literary Supplement 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 The Times Literary Supplement 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 The Times Literary Supplement and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.