Is Linkt 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 Transurban Limited.
What Linkt's age rating means
Linkt 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 Linkt
Users frequently complain about unexpected charges, such as admin fees, video fees, and surcharges, often without clear explanations. The app is criticized for being difficult to navigate, confusing, and lacking convenient payment options like PayPal or Apple Pay. Many users also report poor customer service and technical issues, such as delayed trip updates and problems with account management.
Summarized from 82 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Linkt
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Linkt 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 Linkt on your child's device.
Linkt for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Linkt safe for kids?
Linkt 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 Linkt have?
The App Store rates Linkt 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 Linkt 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 Linkt 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 Linkt and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.