Is 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 The Yomiuri Shimbun.
What 読売新聞オンライン(YOL)'s age rating means
The App Store gives 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) an official 17+ rating, so the store considers it unsuitable for children. That usually reflects mature themes, chat with strangers, suggestive content, or gambling-style mechanics. For a child or younger teen, treat this as a clear caution.
What parents and users report about 読売新聞オンライン(YOL)
Users frequently complain about the app's poor usability, especially the cumbersome login process and the clunky newspaper viewer interface. Many compare it unfavorably to competitors like Nikkei and Asahi, citing issues with navigation, readability, and lack of offline functionality. Recent updates have worsened the experience, leading to frustration and calls for reverting to previous versions.
Summarized from 45 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with 読売新聞オンライン(YOL)
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) on your child's device.
読売新聞オンライン(YOL) for kids: frequently asked questions
Is 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) safe for kids?
読売新聞オンライン(YOL) carries an official age rating of 17+ on the App Store, which means it is not designed for children. It is a real, listed app, but the store itself flags it for a mature audience. If a younger child wants it, the rating alone is a strong reason to say no or to supervise closely.
What age rating does 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) have?
The App Store rates 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) as 17+. 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.