Is Scanner' 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 Impala Studios.
What Scanner''s age rating means
Scanner' 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 Scanner'
Users frequently report that the app fails to scan documents properly, with issues like not recognizing borders or not working at all. Many complain about intrusive ads blocking functionality and difficulties in saving or sharing scanned files, including problems with multi-page documents and incorrect email attachments. The app also lacks color scanning, converting everything to black and white, which disappoints some users.
Summarized from 14 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Scanner'
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Scanner' 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 Scanner' on your child's device.
Scanner' for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Scanner' safe for kids?
Scanner' 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 Scanner' have?
The App Store rates Scanner' 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 Scanner' 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 Scanner' 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 Scanner' and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.