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App Overview

Is Spotify safe for kids? An honest Spotify review for parents.

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App Store Rating

Teen

Category

Music & Audio

Updated April 4, 2023

App Overview

Spotify is a music streaming app that allows users to listen to music, podcasts, and other audio content. It is generally considered safe for kids, but there are a few things parents should be aware of.

Spotify has a huge library of songs and playlists that are organized by genre, mood, and activity, making it easy for users to find the right music for any occasion. Users can also create their own playlists, follow the playlists of other users, and share music with friends.

Spotify is a free app, but it does offer a premium subscription that unlocks additional features, such as the ability to listen to music offline and without ads. Parents should be aware that the premium subscription requires a monthly fee.

One potential danger of using Spotify is exposure to explicit content. While Spotify does offer a clean version of many songs, it is still possible for kids to come across explicit lyrics or explicit content in some podcasts. Parents can set up parental controls to filter out explicit content by enabling the "explicit content filter" in the app settings.

Another potential danger is the risk of exposure to inappropriate content through user-generated playlists or through sharing of music with friends. Parents should talk to their kids about appropriate music and encourage them to report any inappropriate content they come across.

Overall, Spotify is a great app for kids who love music, as long as parents are aware of the potential risks and take steps to protect their kids from exposure to inappropriate content.

Can Bark Monitor Spotify?

Yes! For both Android and iOS devices, Bark can monitor the song lyrics of the music your child plays through the app. Bark will scan each song and alert you to things like profanity, violence, suicidal messaging, sexual content, and more.

For additional information on Spotify and its safety for your child, you can check out our in-depth app review!

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Other Features of Bark

In addition to monitoring Spotify, Bark also empowers you to set healthy boundaries with robust screen time limits. You can decide when exactly your child has access to the app. This could look like “only in the evenings”, “just for 30 minutes a day”, or “never” if you want to give them a break for a period of time.

Don’t forget — with Bark you can also block websites and track your child’s location when they’re roaming near and far.

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