Is Linterna * 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 7th Gear.
What Linterna *'s age rating means
Linterna * 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 Linterna *
Users frequently complain that the flashlight app doesn't actually function as a flashlight, often just displaying a white screen instead. Many report issues with brightness, either being too dim or blindingly bright, and the app sometimes turns on by itself or fails to activate consistently. Some users also express frustration with ads and being charged for features they expected to be free.
Summarized from 33 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Linterna *
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Linterna * 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 Linterna * on your child's device.
Linterna * for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Linterna * safe for kids?
Linterna * 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 Linterna * have?
The App Store rates Linterna * 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 Linterna * 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 Linterna * 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 Linterna * and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.