Is Pokémon GO Safe for Kids?
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What Pokémon GO's age rating means
Pokémon GO holds a family-friendly 전체이용가 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
- Pokémon GO 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).
What parents and users report about Pokémon GO
Users frequently complain about the app not working, including issues with logging in, the game not opening, and general functionality problems. Many describe the game as poor quality or a waste of time. Some also mention the lack of offline play or alternative controls.
Summarized from 118 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Pokémon GO
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Pokémon GO 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 Pokémon GO on your child's device.
Pokémon GO for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Pokémon GO safe for kids?
Pokémon GO carries a family-friendly official rating (전체이용가) 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 Pokémon GO have?
The Google Play rates Pokémon GO as 전체이용가. 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 Pokémon GO 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 Pokémon GO 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 Pokémon GO and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.