Is Coles 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 Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd.
What Coles's age rating means
Coles 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 Coles
Users frequently complain about the Coles app not working on older iOS versions, requiring updates that their devices cannot support. Many report login issues, app crashes, and slow performance, making it difficult to shop or complete orders. Other common frustrations include poor substitution options, lack of integrated payment methods, and difficulties with refunds or missing items.
Summarized from 157 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Coles
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Coles 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 Coles on your child's device.
Coles for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Coles safe for kids?
Coles 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 Coles have?
The App Store rates Coles 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 Coles 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 Coles 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 Coles and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.