Duolingo Kids Terms of Service

Item: Duolingo Kids
Rating: 68
Author: Terms.Law Editorial Team

Last updated: December 2024 | Reviewed: February 2026

Language learning for children with a fair freemium model and strong COPPA compliance.

Grade B

Bottom Line: Duolingo offers a genuinely usable free tier for children, with premium features available through Duolingo Super. The freemium model is fair - free users get full access to language learning content with ads, while subscribers get an ad-free experience and additional features. COPPA compliance is solid, and the cancellation process is straightforward.

Category Scores

COPPA Compliance 85/100

Subscription Practices 72/100

Free Tier Value 70/100

Parental Controls 65/100

Cancellation Process 68/100

Positives

✓ Fair Freemium Model

                    Unlike many children's apps that gate essential content behind subscriptions, Duolingo's free tier provides complete access to all language learning content. Premium mainly removes ads and adds convenience features.

✓ Easy Cancellation

                    Subscriptions can be cancelled through app store settings without navigating confusing menus or calling customer service. Standard process for both iOS and Android.

✓ Strong COPPA Implementation

                    Duolingo ABC (ages 3-6) and children's features implement proper age gating and parental consent mechanisms. Social features are restricted for younger users.

Concerns

⚠ Ads in Free Tier

Free users, including children, see ads between lessons. While these are generally age-appropriate, some parents prefer completely ad-free experiences for children.

⚠ Gamification Pressure

Duolingo's streak system and notifications can create anxiety in children about maintaining daily practice. Parents should consider disabling push notifications for younger children.

"Duolingo may send push notifications to encourage continued learning. These can be managed in device settings."

⚠ Family Plan Limitations

The Duolingo Family plan costs more than individual subscriptions would for 2 users. It only becomes economical with 3+ family members.

Comparison: Language Learning for Kids

Feature	Duolingo Kids	Khan Kids	ABCmouse
Focus	Languages	General Ed	General Ed
Free Tier	Full Content	All Free	Limited
Ads (Free)	Yes	No	No
Premium Price	$6.99/mo	Free	$12.99/mo
Cancellation	Easy	N/A	Difficult

Recommendation

For Parents: Duolingo is a solid choice for language learning. The free tier is genuinely useful, so try it before subscribing. If your child enjoys it and you want to remove ads, the subscription is reasonably priced.

Tip: If subscribing, watch for promotional pricing - Duolingo frequently offers 50%+ discounts on annual plans. Never pay full price for the first year.