Is Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast 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 iKame Applications - Begamob Global.
What Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast's age rating means
Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast holds a family-friendly PEGI 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.
Things for parents to check
- Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast offers in-app purchases. Without a purchase password or spending limit, a child can run up charges. Set up Ask to Buy (iOS) or a Play purchase PIN (Android).
- Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast shows ads. Ads inside kids' apps can lead to unexpected content or accidental taps that open other stores or links.
What parents and users report about Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast
Users report that the app is filled with excessive ads and frequently prompts them to purchase a premium subscription to access basic functions. Many complain that the app fails to connect or mirror properly, even after watching ads or paying. Several users mention unexpected charges or difficulty obtaining refunds for subscriptions they didn't intend to purchase.
Summarized from 279 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast 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 Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast on your child's device.
Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast safe for kids?
Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast carries a family-friendly official rating (PEGI 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 Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast have?
The Google Play rates Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast as PEGI 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 Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast 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 Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast 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 Cast for Chromecast & TV Cast and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.