Is Libre by Abbott 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 Abbott Labs.
What Libre by Abbott's age rating means
Libre by Abbott 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 Libre by Abbott
Users frequently report issues with the app losing connection to the sensor, even when the phone is nearby. Many complain about inaccurate readings compared to fingerstick tests, often with significant discrepancies. Other common problems include loud, uncontrollable alarms, slow app performance, and excessive battery drain.
Summarized from 289 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Libre by Abbott
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Libre by Abbott 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 Libre by Abbott on your child's device.
Libre by Abbott for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Libre by Abbott safe for kids?
Libre by Abbott 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 Libre by Abbott have?
The App Store rates Libre by Abbott 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 Libre by Abbott 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 Libre by Abbott 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 Libre by Abbott and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.