Is Kobo Books & Audiobooks Safe for Kids?
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What Kobo Books & Audiobooks's age rating means
The App Store gives Kobo Books & Audiobooks an official 17+ rating, so the store considers it unsuitable for children. That usually reflects mature themes, chat with strangers, suggestive content, or gambling-style mechanics. For a child or younger teen, treat this as a clear caution.
What parents and users report about Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Users frequently report technical issues like app crashes, freezing, and difficulty downloading books or audiobooks. Many complain about poor subscription management, including unexpected billing and inability to access paid content. The app also lacks key features like device syncing, annotation exports for non-Kobo books, and reliable offline access.
Summarized from 236 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Kobo Books & Audiobooks 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 Kobo Books & Audiobooks on your child's device.
Kobo Books & Audiobooks for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Kobo Books & Audiobooks safe for kids?
Kobo Books & Audiobooks carries an official age rating of 17+ on the App Store, which means it is not designed for children. It is a real, listed app, but the store itself flags it for a mature audience. If a younger child wants it, the rating alone is a strong reason to say no or to supervise closely.
What age rating does Kobo Books & Audiobooks have?
The App Store rates Kobo Books & Audiobooks as 17+. 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 Kobo Books & Audiobooks 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 Kobo Books & Audiobooks 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 Kobo Books & Audiobooks and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.