Is Screwfix 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 Screwfix Direct Limited.
What Screwfix's age rating means
Screwfix holds a family-friendly 4+ rating on the App Store. 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.
What parents and users report about Screwfix
Users frequently report the app crashing or failing to load, making it unusable. Many complain about issues with rewards not displaying or functioning properly, often prompting unnecessary update requests. The search function is criticized for being unreliable and difficult to use, with poor results and frequent errors.
Summarized from 297 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Screwfix
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Screwfix 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 Screwfix on your child's device.
Screwfix for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Screwfix safe for kids?
Screwfix carries a family-friendly official rating (4+) on the App Store. 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 Screwfix have?
The App Store rates Screwfix as 4+. 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 Screwfix 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 Screwfix 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 Screwfix and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.