Is DeepL Translate 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 DeepL SE.
What DeepL Translate's age rating means
DeepL Translate 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 DeepL Translate
Users frequently complain about bugs after updates, such as the text-to-speech feature not working unless the app is restarted. Many report incorrect translations, especially for less common languages or specific phrases. Subscription issues are a major pain point, including unauthorized renewals, difficulty canceling, and poor customer service.
Summarized from 29 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with DeepL Translate
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove DeepL Translate 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 DeepL Translate on your child's device.
DeepL Translate for kids: frequently asked questions
Is DeepL Translate safe for kids?
DeepL Translate 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 DeepL Translate have?
The App Store rates DeepL Translate 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 DeepL Translate 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 DeepL Translate 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 DeepL Translate and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.