App & tool guide · Made for kids
Khan Academy Kids
ParentMode's take
4+ with parental co-use and oversight
Khan Academy Kids is a structured, ad-free educational app with no open-ended social features or AI companionship. Content is curated and age-appropriate, but younger children benefit from a parent nearby to support learning and manage screen time.
On the App Store
- Apple age rating
- 4+
- Developer
- Khan Academy
- Category
- Education
- Average rating
- 4.8 ★
- Last updated
- 2026-05-05
Source: Apple App Store, retrieved 2026-07-10. View the current listing →
What a parent can do
Data & privacy
Check the app's App Store privacy label; assume any activity data is collected by Khan Academy and review their privacy policy to understand what is retained.
Controls
Use device-level parental controls (Screen Time on iOS, Family Link on Android) to set time limits and restrict in-app purchases, and review the app's built-in settings for progress tracking.
A cautious next step
For the youngest learners (under 3), consider offline activities or printed workbooks alongside any screen time, as co-engagement matters more than the app choice.
The age rating, developer, and advisories above are Apple App Store facts. The guidance is ParentMode's own protective, conservative editorial — general parenting guidance, not clinical, legal, or diagnostic advice, and not an endorsement or a warning from Apple or Khan Academy. Apps change; always check the current listing.