Is NS&I Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with NS&I.
What NS&I's age rating means
NS&I holds a family-friendly 4+ 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 NS&I
Users frequently report being unable to log in due to persistent technical errors, often seeing messages like 'Something went wrong.' Many complain about the app's limited functionality, forcing them to use the website instead. Others highlight issues with recent updates, including crashes, reduced features, and poor user experience.
Summarized from 265 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with NS&I
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove NS&I 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 NS&I on your child's device.
NS&I for kids: frequently asked questions
Is NS&I safe for kids?
NS&I carries a family-friendly official rating (4+) 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 NS&I have?
The App Store rates NS&I as 4+. 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 NS&I 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 NS&I 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 NS&I and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.