Is Ryanair 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 Ryanair Ltd..
What Ryanair's age rating means
Ryanair 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 Ryanair
Users frequently complain about the Ryanair app requiring constant updates, often at inconvenient times like during check-in at the airport, which can block access. Many report technical glitches, such as failed check-ins, passport scanning issues, and syncing problems with the website. A common frustration is the app's aggressive upselling tactics, with hidden fees and confusing options for extras like baggage and seats, leading to accidental purchases.
Summarized from 315 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Ryanair
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Ryanair 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 Ryanair on your child's device.
Ryanair for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Ryanair safe for kids?
Ryanair 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 Ryanair have?
The App Store rates Ryanair 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 Ryanair 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 Ryanair 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 Ryanair and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.