Is PayStay Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Orikan.
What PayStay's age rating means
PayStay holds a family-friendly Rated for 3+ rating on the Google Play. 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 PayStay
Users frequently complain about PayStay's mandatory prepaid wallet system, where they must load money into the app before parking and struggle to get refunds for unused balances. Many also criticize hidden fees, especially for SMS notifications, and a clunky, confusing interface that makes parking sessions difficult to start or manage. Some users report technical glitches, account setup problems, and frustration with being forced to use the app in areas without physical meters.
Summarized from 398 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with PayStay
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove PayStay 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 PayStay on your child's device.
PayStay for kids: frequently asked questions
Is PayStay safe for kids?
PayStay carries a family-friendly official rating (Rated for 3+) on the Google Play. 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 PayStay have?
The Google Play rates PayStay as Rated for 3+. 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 PayStay 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 PayStay 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 PayStay and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.