Is LastQuake 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 EMSC.
What LastQuake's age rating means
LastQuake 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 LastQuake
Users primarily complain about the app's recent update, which made the interface less user-friendly and caused functionality issues like slow loading times and blank screens. Many report delayed or missing earthquake notifications, rendering the app unreliable during emergencies. There are also frequent complaints about the new design being confusing and less practical compared to the previous version.
Summarized from 77 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with LastQuake
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove LastQuake 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 LastQuake on your child's device.
LastQuake for kids: frequently asked questions
Is LastQuake safe for kids?
LastQuake 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 LastQuake have?
The App Store rates LastQuake 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 LastQuake 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 LastQuake 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 LastQuake and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.