Is KGET 17 News 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 Nexstar Broadcasting.
What KGET 17 News's age rating means
KGET 17 News 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 KGET 17 News
Users frequently complain about excessive and intrusive ads, app crashes and freezing, and outdated or incomplete news and weather updates. Many find the app difficult to navigate and express frustration with its overall performance.
Summarized from 34 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with KGET 17 News
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove KGET 17 News 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 KGET 17 News on your child's device.
KGET 17 News for kids: frequently asked questions
Is KGET 17 News safe for kids?
KGET 17 News 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 KGET 17 News have?
The App Store rates KGET 17 News 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 KGET 17 News 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 KGET 17 News 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 KGET 17 News and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.