Is beIN 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 beIN Media Group, LLC.
What beIN's age rating means
beIN is rated 12+ on the App Store, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.
What parents and users report about beIN
Users frequently report that the app does not work properly, especially after updates, with issues like crashing and login problems. Many complain about the lack of Arabic language support, despite the app being associated with an Arabic channel. Additionally, users in Saudi Arabia face persistent access issues, requiring VPNs or alternative methods to use the app.
Summarized from 42 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with beIN
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove beIN 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 beIN on your child's device.
beIN for kids: frequently asked questions
Is beIN safe for kids?
beIN has an official age rating of 12+ on the App Store, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.
What age rating does beIN have?
The App Store rates beIN as 12+. 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 beIN 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 beIN 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 beIN and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.