Is News24 Australia 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 News Digital Media..
What News24 Australia's age rating means
News24 Australia holds a family-friendly Rated for 3+ 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
- News24 Australia 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).
- News24 Australia 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 News24 Australia
Users frequently complain about technical issues such as app crashes, slow loading, and inability to stream content. Many are frustrated with the lack of functionality, including missing features like rewind/fast forward and casting problems. Subscription and login issues, along with poor customer support, are also common grievances.
Summarized from 349 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with News24 Australia
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove News24 Australia 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 News24 Australia on your child's device.
News24 Australia for kids: frequently asked questions
Is News24 Australia safe for kids?
News24 Australia carries a family-friendly official rating (Rated for 3+) 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 News24 Australia have?
The Google Play rates News24 Australia as Rated for 3+. 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 News24 Australia 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 News24 Australia 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 News24 Australia and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.