Is TODAY Show 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 NBC News Digital, LLC.
What TODAY Show's age rating means
TODAY Show 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 TODAY Show
Users frequently complain about the app's poor navigation and search functionality, making it difficult to find specific content. Many reviewers express dissatisfaction with perceived political bias in the show's reporting and interviews. Additionally, there are complaints about the app's lack of live streaming and full episodes, as well as excessive advertisements.
Summarized from 81 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with TODAY Show
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove TODAY Show 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 TODAY Show on your child's device.
TODAY Show for kids: frequently asked questions
Is TODAY Show safe for kids?
TODAY Show 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 TODAY Show have?
The App Store rates TODAY Show 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 TODAY Show 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 TODAY Show 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 TODAY Show and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.