Is Audible (オーディブル) 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 Audible, Inc..
What Audible (オーディブル)'s age rating means
Audible (オーディブル) is rated 12 歳以上 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
- Audible (オーディブル) 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).
- Audible (オーディブル) shows ads. Ads inside kids' apps can lead to unexpected content or accidental taps that open other stores or links.
What parents and users report about Audible (オーディブル)
Users frequently complain about technical glitches like app crashes, battery drain, and losing their place in books. Many find the app's navigation confusing, with unwanted auto-play features and difficulty canceling subscriptions. There are also concerns about high costs, lost purchases, and restrictive family sharing policies.
Summarized from 135 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Audible (オーディブル)
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Audible (オーディブル) 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 Audible (オーディブル) on your child's device.
Audible (オーディブル) for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Audible (オーディブル) safe for kids?
Audible (オーディブル) has an official age rating of 12 歳以上 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 Audible (オーディブル) have?
The Google Play rates Audible (オーディブル) as 12 歳以上. 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 Audible (オーディブル) 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 Audible (オーディブル) 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 Audible (オーディブル) and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.