Raising Is Lingokids safe for kids? What parents should know
Is Lingokids safe for kids? Apple's App Store rates it 4+ and lists it as made for ages 5 and under, with parental controls. Google Play rates it Everyone and adds a Users Interact label, which we couldn't match to a specific feature. The company says the app is ad-free and kidSAFE certified. Subscriptions cost $14.99 to $15.99 a month among listed App Store purchases.
Lingokids at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
App Store: 4+, made for ages 0–5 - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
Google Play: Users Interact - ✓Purchases with real money
Subscriptions $14.99–$15.99 a month - –Paid random items
None listed - –Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
None listed - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Learning app by Monkimun for young kids: 4,000+ games, songs, and shows |
|---|---|
| App Store (iOS) | 4+, "Made for Ages 0–5"; parental controls listed source |
| Google Play | Everyone — Users Interact source |
| Common Sense Media | 3+ (an independent nonprofit's age guidance) |
| Subscriptions | $14.99–$15.99 a month or $71.99–$89.99 a year (App Store); the company says it's ad-free source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Lingokids?
Short answer: A learning app for young kids, made by Monkimun.
It has more than 4,000 games, songs, and shows on math, reading, and creativity, now including Disney-themed activities. Common Sense Media notes that it began as an English-learning app for non-native speakers.
Is Lingokids safe for kids? The facts
Short answer: It's rated 4+, made for ages 5 and under, with a paid subscription.
- App Store: 4+, "Made for Ages 0–5," with parental controls.
- Google Play: Everyone, with a Users Interact label; we couldn't confirm which feature it refers to.
- Ads: the company says the app is ad-free and kidSAFE certified.
- Purchases: subscriptions from $14.99 to $15.99 a month, or $71.99 to $89.99 a year.
- Common Sense Media: 3+.
The habit kids may copy: always the next thing
Thousands of short activities line up one after another. Kids can get used to always moving on to the next one.
Try tonight: two roads
Before screen time ends, offer two choices: "One more song, or a story with me?" Let your child choose and notice that there was a choice. In our program, this is the lesson "Two Roads": noticing that there's a choice.
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FAQ
What age is Lingokids for?
Apple rates Lingokids 4+ and lists it as made for ages 0 to 5. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 3 and up.
Is Lingokids free?
It's free to download, with subscriptions from $14.99 to $15.99 a month or $71.99 to $89.99 a year among listed App Store purchases.
Does Lingokids have ads?
The company says the app is ad-free.
Does Lingokids have chat?
The App Store doesn't list chat. Google Play shows a Users Interact label; we couldn't confirm which feature it refers to.
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