Is Calorie Counter by Lose It! 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 FitNow, Inc..
What Calorie Counter by Lose It!'s age rating means
Calorie Counter by Lose It! holds a family-friendly Everyone 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
- Calorie Counter by Lose It! 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).
- Calorie Counter by Lose It! 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 Calorie Counter by Lose It!
Users frequently complain about the app's aggressive push for premium subscriptions, including misleading free trials and hidden paywalls for basic features like macro tracking. Many report technical issues like unreliable syncing with fitness trackers, inaccurate data display, and a clunky interface. The lengthy mandatory questionnaire during setup and poor food database accuracy are also common frustrations.
Summarized from 226 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Calorie Counter by Lose It!
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Calorie Counter by Lose It! 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 Calorie Counter by Lose It! on your child's device.
Calorie Counter by Lose It! for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Calorie Counter by Lose It! safe for kids?
Calorie Counter by Lose It! carries a family-friendly official rating (Everyone) 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 Calorie Counter by Lose It! have?
The Google Play rates Calorie Counter by Lose It! as Everyone. 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 Calorie Counter by Lose It! 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 Calorie Counter by Lose It! 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 Calorie Counter by Lose It! and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.