Is News On 6 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 Griffin Communications, L.L.C..
What News On 6's age rating means
News On 6 is rated 12+ on the App Store, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.
What parents and users report about News On 6
Users frequently complain about loud, obnoxious startup sounds and excessive ads, especially during severe weather coverage. Many also report technical issues like videos failing to load and app crashes.
Summarized from 179 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with News On 6
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove News On 6 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 News On 6 on your child's device.
News On 6 for kids: frequently asked questions
Is News On 6 safe for kids?
News On 6 has an official age rating of 12+ on the App Store, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.
What age rating does News On 6 have?
The App Store rates News On 6 as 12+. 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 News On 6 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 News On 6 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 News On 6 and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.