Is CommSec 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
What CommSec's age rating means
CommSec 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 CommSec
Users frequently complain about the app not supporting older iPhones or iOS versions, forcing them to switch devices or use desktop. Many report issues with the app freezing, lagging, or being buggy, especially during trades. Additionally, users are frustrated with high fees, poor customer service, and missing features like stop-loss orders and detailed trade history.
Summarized from 274 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with CommSec
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove CommSec 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 CommSec on your child's device.
CommSec for kids: frequently asked questions
Is CommSec safe for kids?
CommSec 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 CommSec have?
The App Store rates CommSec 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 CommSec 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 CommSec 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 CommSec and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.