Is nine.com.au Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with NINE NETWORK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
What nine.com.au's age rating means
The App Store gives nine.com.au an official 17+ rating, so the store considers it unsuitable for children. That usually reflects mature themes, chat with strangers, suggestive content, or gambling-style mechanics. For a child or younger teen, treat this as a clear caution.
What parents and users report about nine.com.au
Users are highly dissatisfied with the recent app update, citing poor navigation, excessive ads, and a lack of local news and weather features. Many complain that the new layout is cluttered, visually unappealing, and harder to use compared to the previous version. Frequent app crashes and failure to load content are also major frustrations.
Summarized from 313 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with nine.com.au
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove nine.com.au 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 nine.com.au on your child's device.
nine.com.au for kids: frequently asked questions
Is nine.com.au safe for kids?
nine.com.au carries an official age rating of 17+ on the App Store, which means it is not designed for children. It is a real, listed app, but the store itself flags it for a mature audience. If a younger child wants it, the rating alone is a strong reason to say no or to supervise closely.
What age rating does nine.com.au have?
The App Store rates nine.com.au as 17+. 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 nine.com.au 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 nine.com.au 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 nine.com.au and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.