Is Locket Widget 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 Locket Labs, Inc..
What Locket Widget's age rating means
Locket Widget 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.
Things for parents to check
- As a Social Networking app, Locket Widget can put your child in contact with strangers or user-generated content that is not moderated in real time. This is the biggest supervision concern for younger users.
What parents and users report about Locket Widget
Users frequently complain about the app requiring a minimum of five friends to use it, which many find frustrating and unnecessary. Many reviews mention issues with paid features, such as filters and subscriptions, which are either inaccessible or don't work as expected. Technical problems, like messages not sending or difficulty adding widgets, are also common complaints.
Summarized from 44 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Locket Widget
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Locket Widget 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 Locket Widget on your child's device.
Locket Widget for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Locket Widget safe for kids?
Locket Widget 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 Locket Widget have?
The App Store rates Locket Widget 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 Locket Widget 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 Locket Widget 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 Locket Widget and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.