Is PressReader Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with PressReader Inc..
What PressReader's age rating means
PressReader is rated 12세 이상 on the Google Play, 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.
Things for parents to check
- PressReader offers in-app purchases. Without a purchase password or spending limit, a child can run up charges. Set up Ask to Buy (iOS) or a Play purchase PIN (Android).
What parents and users report about PressReader
Users frequently report login issues, app crashes, and slow performance, especially after updates. Many find the app difficult to navigate and complain about missing features like saving downloads or syncing across devices.
Summarized from 244 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with PressReader
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove PressReader 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 PressReader on your child's device.
PressReader for kids: frequently asked questions
Is PressReader safe for kids?
PressReader has an official age rating of 12세 이상 on the Google Play, 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 PressReader have?
The Google Play rates PressReader as 12세 이상. 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 PressReader 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 PressReader 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 PressReader and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.