Is 라인 LINE 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 LINE Corporation.
What 라인 LINE's age rating means
라인 LINE 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, 라인 LINE 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 라인 LINE
Users frequently complain about login and account transfer issues, especially when switching devices or regions. Many report being locked out of their accounts with no clear resolution. The app is also criticized for its complicated interface, poor notification management, and lack of customer support.
Summarized from 434 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with 라인 LINE
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove 라인 LINE 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 라인 LINE on your child's device.
라인 LINE for kids: frequently asked questions
Is 라인 LINE safe for kids?
라인 LINE 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 라인 LINE have?
The App Store rates 라인 LINE 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 라인 LINE 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 라인 LINE 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 라인 LINE and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.