Age Suitability Information

Inky is designed to be safe and appropriate for children ages 4 and up. This page provides detailed information about our age rating, content guidelines, safety features, and parental controls.

Age Rating: 4+

Inky has been rated 4+ (Ages 4 and up) by Apple's App Store rating system. This means our app is appropriate for children of all ages, with no objectionable content.

Content Appropriateness

All content generated by Inky is designed to be age-appropriate and educational:

  • No Mature Content: Stories contain no profanity, crude humor, violence, or mature themes
  • Educational Focus: Stories are designed to support literacy development, reading practice, and imagination
  • Positive Themes: Content emphasizes positive values, friendship, adventure, and learning
  • Age-Appropriate Language: Story text is tailored to the child's reading level and age range
  • Safe Illustrations: All AI-generated artwork is appropriate for children and reviewed for safety

Parental Controls

Inky includes comprehensive parental controls to help parents manage their child's experience:

  • Settings PIN Protection: Parents can set a PIN to prevent children from accessing settings, making purchases, or changing app preferences
  • Daily Story Limits: Parents can set a daily limit on the number of stories that can be created (1-10 stories per day)
  • Profile Management: Parents control all profile creation and settings, including age ranges and reading levels
  • Purchase Controls: All in-app purchases require authentication and can be protected with a PIN

User-Generated Content Safety

While Inky allows users to create and share stories, we take safety seriously:

  • AI Content Moderation: All AI-generated stories are created using carefully designed prompts that ensure age-appropriate content
  • Community Guidelines: Stories shared to the community are subject to our content policies
  • No Direct Communication: The app does not include messaging, chat, or direct communication features between users
  • Parental Oversight: Parents can review all stories created by their children before sharing
  • Private by Default: Stories are private by default and only shared to the community if explicitly chosen by the parent

Safety Features

Inky includes multiple safety features to protect children:

  • No External Links: The app does not open web browsers or external websites
  • No Advertising: The app contains no third-party advertising
  • Secure Authentication: Uses Sign In with Apple and secure passwordless email authentication
  • Privacy-First Design: Minimal data collection, with anonymous analytics that don't track individual users
  • No Location Tracking: The app does not collect or use location data
  • No Social Media Integration: No direct social media sharing or integration (stories can be shared via standard iOS sharing, which parents control)

Educational Value

Inky is designed to support children's learning and development:

  • Reading Practice: Stories are tailored to the child's reading level to support literacy development
  • Read-Aloud Features: Professional text-to-speech narration with word highlighting helps children learn to read
  • Age-Appropriate Content: Stories adapt to the child's age range (0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-15 years)
  • Imagination & Creativity: Encourages creative thinking and storytelling skills
  • Series & Continuity: Helps children understand narrative structure and character development

Content Categories

Stories can be created with themes that are all appropriate for children, including:

  • Animals & Nature
  • Space & Science
  • Fantasy & Adventure
  • Friendship & Feelings
  • Sports & Activities
  • Holidays & Celebrations
  • And many more age-appropriate themes

All themes are designed to be educational, positive, and appropriate for children. No themes contain violence, mature content, or inappropriate material.

Privacy & Data Protection

Inky is committed to protecting children's privacy:

  • COPPA Compliant: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • Minimal Data Collection: We collect only the data necessary to provide our service
  • Parental Consent: Account creation requires parent/guardian authentication
  • No Tracking: We do not track children across apps or websites
  • Secure Storage: All data is encrypted and stored securely
  • Data Deletion: Parents can request deletion of their child's data at any time

For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

In-App Purchases

Inky uses a credit-based system for story creation:

  • Parental Control: All purchases require authentication and can be protected with a PIN
  • Transparent Pricing: Clear pricing for story credits ($1.99 for 1 credit, $17.99 for 10 credits)
  • No Subscriptions: The app uses one-time consumable purchases only, no recurring subscriptions
  • Free Credits: New users receive 2 free story credits to get started

Recommended Age Groups

Ages 0-2 (Infant)

Bright visuals and gentle words for tiny listeners. Stories are very simple with minimal text and focus on visual storytelling.

Ages 3-5 (Preschool)

Short sentences and playful pictures. Stories use simple vocabulary and focus on basic concepts, colors, numbers, and everyday experiences.

Ages 6-8 (Early Elementary)

Fun plots with beginner vocabulary. Stories introduce more complex narratives while maintaining age-appropriate language and themes.

Ages 9-12 (Elementary)

Exciting adventures with richer language. Stories feature more complex plots, character development, and age-appropriate challenges.

Ages 13-15 (Teen)

Deeper stories and complex themes. Content remains appropriate but explores more sophisticated concepts and narratives suitable for young teens.

Contact Us

If you have questions about age suitability, content appropriateness, or safety features, please contact us:

Summary

Inky is rated 4+ and is appropriate for children of all ages. The app contains no mature content, violence, or objectionable material. All stories are AI-generated with age-appropriate content, and comprehensive parental controls allow parents to manage their child's experience. The app prioritizes safety, privacy, and educational value.

This age suitability information was last updated on December 21, 2025. We may update this information from time to time to reflect changes in our app or policies.