Is Talking Ben the Dog 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 Outfit7 Limited.
What Talking Ben the Dog's age rating means
Talking Ben the Dog holds a family-friendly PEGI 7 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
- Talking Ben the Dog 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).
- Talking Ben the Dog 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 Talking Ben the Dog
Users complain that the app is inappropriate for children, with unsettling and scary interactions. Many report feeling frightened by the character's responses, which include violent or disturbing statements. Additionally, some users mention technical issues like slow performance and unwanted ads.
Summarized from 220 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Talking Ben the Dog
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Talking Ben the Dog 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 Talking Ben the Dog on your child's device.
Talking Ben the Dog for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Talking Ben the Dog safe for kids?
Talking Ben the Dog carries a family-friendly official rating (PEGI 7) 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 Talking Ben the Dog have?
The Google Play rates Talking Ben the Dog as PEGI 7. 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 Talking Ben the Dog 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 Talking Ben the Dog 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 Talking Ben the Dog and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.