Is Pokémon GO Safe for Kids?
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What Pokémon GO's age rating means
Pokémon GO holds a family-friendly +9 rating on the App Store. It is broadly appropriate, but a low age rating does not remove every risk: check whether it has chat, ads, or in-app purchases below.
What parents and users report about Pokémon GO
Users frequently complain about the game being overly monetized, with many feeling pressured to spend money on in-app purchases like raid passes. Technical issues such as crashes, login problems, and poor customer support are also common frustrations. Additionally, recent updates and changes to gameplay mechanics, including PvP battles and event features, have left many players dissatisfied.
Summarized from 248 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Pokémon GO
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Pokémon GO if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Pokémon GO on your child's device.
Pokémon GO for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Pokémon GO safe for kids?
Pokémon GO carries a family-friendly official rating (+9) on the App Store. That makes it broadly suitable, but even family-rated apps can include chat, ads, or in-app purchases, so check the factors below.
What age rating does Pokémon GO have?
The App Store rates Pokémon GO as +9. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use Pokémon GO safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove Pokémon GO from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find Pokémon GO and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.