Is NHL 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 NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC.
What NHL's age rating means
NHL 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 NHL
Users frequently complain about excessive and intrusive ads, persistent technical issues like app crashes and video playback problems, and poor user experience with notifications and cookie settings. Many reviews highlight frustration with the app's reliability and functionality, especially after updates.
Summarized from 406 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with NHL
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove NHL 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 NHL on your child's device.
NHL for kids: frequently asked questions
Is NHL safe for kids?
NHL 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 NHL have?
The App Store rates NHL 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 NHL 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 NHL 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 NHL and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.