Is News 9 Weather Safe for Kids?
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What News 9 Weather's age rating means
News 9 Weather 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 News 9 Weather
Users frequently complain about the app's instability, including frequent crashes and failure to load live video during severe weather. Many report inaccurate weather alerts and forecasts, as well as intrusive ads that disrupt functionality. The recent app update has also drawn criticism for making the interface less user-friendly and removing useful features.
Summarized from 126 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with News 9 Weather
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove News 9 Weather 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 News 9 Weather on your child's device.
News 9 Weather for kids: frequently asked questions
Is News 9 Weather safe for kids?
News 9 Weather 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 News 9 Weather have?
The App Store rates News 9 Weather 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 News 9 Weather 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 News 9 Weather 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 News 9 Weather and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.