Is NateOn 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 NATE Communications Corporation.
What NateOn's age rating means
The App Store gives NateOn an official 17+ rating, so the store considers it unsuitable for children. That usually reflects mature themes, chat with strangers, suggestive content, or gambling-style mechanics. For a child or younger teen, treat this as a clear caution.
Things for parents to check
- As a Social Networking app, NateOn can put your child in contact with strangers or user-generated content that is not moderated in real time. This is the biggest supervision concern for younger users.
What parents and users report about NateOn
Users primarily complain about severe performance issues on MacOS, including extreme slowness, frequent crashes, and unresponsive features. Many also report problems with the 'Team Room' feature being web-based and poorly integrated, as well as login and file download failures.
Summarized from 372 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with NateOn
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove NateOn 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 NateOn on your child's device.
NateOn for kids: frequently asked questions
Is NateOn safe for kids?
NateOn carries an official age rating of 17+ on the App Store, which means it is not designed for children. It is a real, listed app, but the store itself flags it for a mature audience. If a younger child wants it, the rating alone is a strong reason to say no or to supervise closely.
What age rating does NateOn have?
The App Store rates NateOn as 17+. 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 NateOn 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 NateOn 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 NateOn and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.