Amazon Kids Plus is a subscription service that gives children access to books, videos, games, and apps within a controlled environment

Amazon Kids Plus (formerly called Amazon FreeTime Unlimited) is a paid subscription that runs on Fire tablets, Kindle e-readers, and Fire TV devices. Parents set up a child profile, choose what content the child can see, and set time limits. The service includes thousands of books, videos, educational apps, and games — all filtered to remove ads and mature content.

The subscription does not include a device. You need to own or buy a Fire tablet, Kindle, or Fire TV separately. Amazon offers different pricing depending on whether you are an Amazon Prime member and how long you commit to the subscription.

Key Takeaways

  • Amazon Kids Plus costs between $2.99 and $9.99 per month depending on your Prime membership status and payment plan, with discounts for annual prepayment.
  • The service works only on Fire devices — tablets, Kindles, and Fire TV — and requires a separate device purchase if you do not already own one.
  • Parents control what content appears, set daily time limits, and receive reports on what their child watched or read.
  • The subscription includes books, videos, games, and educational apps, but does not include access to Prime Video, Prime Music, or other Prime benefits.

Monthly and Annual Pricing

Amazon Kids Plus pricing varies by membership status. If you are an Amazon Prime member, the monthly subscription costs $2.99 per month. If you are not a Prime member, it costs $4.99 per month. Both tiers offer the same content and features — the discount is a Prime member benefit only.

If you pay annually instead of month to month, you save money. Prime members pay $34.99 per year (about $2.92 per month), and non-Prime members pay $59.99 per year (about $5 per month). You can switch between monthly and annual billing at any time, and Amazon prorates charges if you cancel mid-cycle.

Amazon occasionally runs promotional pricing, such as a discounted first month or a free trial period. These offers appear when you first set up the subscription, but they are not permanent.

What Content Is Included

Amazon Kids Plus includes thousands of books, videos, games, and apps organized by age group (typically toddler, preschool, early elementary, and older elementary). The library includes both Amazon originals and licensed content from publishers and studios. Books range from picture books to chapter books and graphic novels. Videos include educational series, animated shows, and nature documentaries.

The app and game selection focuses on learning and creativity — drawing apps, coding games, reading games, and interactive stories. All content is filtered to remove ads, in-app purchases, and mature material. Parents cannot add their own content to the library, but they can choose which categories and titles their child sees.

Amazon Kids Plus does not include access to Prime Video, Prime Music, Kindle Unlimited, or other Prime subscription services. It is a separate subscription with its own content library.

Parental Controls and Time Management

When you set up Amazon Kids Plus, you create a child profile and choose an age range. Amazon then filters the library to show only content marked for that age group. You can manually hide specific titles or apps if you want to restrict something further.

You set daily time limits for reading, video watching, and app use. When the limit is reached, the child cannot access that category until the next day. You can adjust limits on weekends or specific days, and you can override the limit for a single session if needed.

Parents receive a weekly report showing what the child read, watched, and played, how much time they spent in each category, and which new content they discovered. You access these reports through the Amazon Parent Dashboard on your phone or computer.

Device Requirements and Setup

Amazon Kids Plus works only on Fire tablets (7-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch models), Kindle e-readers (Paperwhite and Oasis), and Fire TV devices. It does not work on iPads, Android tablets, Chromebooks, or other devices. If you do not own a Fire device, you will need to purchase one separately — Fire tablets start around $50 to $100 depending on the model.

Setup takes about 10 minutes. You sign in with your Amazon account, create a child profile, choose an age range, and set time limits. The child then signs in with a PIN code you create. They cannot change settings, delete apps, or access adult content without the PIN.

You can manage up to four child profiles on a single device, each with different content filters and time limits. Each child has their own PIN and their own reading and viewing history.

Cancellation and Refunds

You can cancel Amazon Kids Plus at any time through your Amazon account settings. If you cancel mid-month, you lose access immediately — Amazon does not offer refunds for unused time. If you are on an annual plan and cancel before the year ends, you do not receive a refund for the remaining months.

If you cancel and then want to resubscribe later, you can restart the subscription at any time. Your child's profile, reading history, and settings are saved for 90 days after cancellation.

Comparing Amazon Kids Plus to Other Options

Other services offer similar parental controls and children's content. Apple's Screen Time and Google Family Link are free tools built into devices but do not curate content — they only limit access to apps and screen time. YouTube Kids is free and offers video content with parental controls but includes ads in the free version.

Paid alternatives include Disney Bundle (which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+), Apple TV+ (which has some children's shows but is not designed specifically for kids), and Kindle Unlimited (which includes children's books but has no parental controls). None of these services offer the combination of books, videos, games, and apps with parental controls that Amazon Kids Plus does.

The main trade-off is device lock-in: Amazon Kids Plus only works on Fire devices, while YouTube Kids and Apple Screen Time work across multiple devices. If you already own a Fire tablet or are willing to buy one, Amazon Kids Plus is typically less expensive than a Disney Bundle subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my child use Amazon Kids Plus on my iPad or Android tablet?

No. Amazon Kids Plus works only on Fire tablets, Kindle e-readers, and Fire TV devices. If you want parental controls on an iPad, use Apple's built-in Screen Time feature. For Android devices, use Google Family Link.

Does Amazon Kids Plus include Prime Video or other Prime benefits?

No. Amazon Kids Plus is a separate subscription with its own content library. It does not include access to Prime Video, Prime Music, Kindle Unlimited, or Prime shipping. Prime members receive a discount on the subscription price, but that is the only connection to Prime membership.

What happens if my child reaches their daily time limit?

The app locks them out of that category (reading, video, or apps) until the next day. You can override the limit for a single session using your PIN, or you can adjust the daily limit through the Parent Dashboard. Time limits reset at midnight each day.

Can I share one Amazon Kids Plus subscription across multiple devices?

Yes, but each device needs its own child profile. You can create up to four child profiles per device, and you can use the same Amazon account to manage Kids Plus on multiple Fire devices. Each child has their own PIN and viewing history.

Is there a free trial for Amazon Kids Plus?

Amazon occasionally offers a free trial or discounted first month when you first set up the subscription, but this varies by region and time. Check your account settings when you create the subscription to see if a trial is available to you.