Is Monster Hunter Now 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 Scopely Explore, Inc..
What Monster Hunter Now's age rating means
Monster Hunter Now 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 Monster Hunter Now
Users complain about frequent bugs, especially during weapon upgrades and tutorials. Many find the game too similar to Pokémon GO with limited monster spawns and empty maps, making progression difficult. Others criticize the speed detection system, falsely flagging non-driving movements like subway rides as 'driving'.
Summarized from 17 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Monster Hunter Now
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Monster Hunter Now 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 Monster Hunter Now on your child's device.
Monster Hunter Now for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Monster Hunter Now safe for kids?
Monster Hunter Now 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 Monster Hunter Now have?
The App Store rates Monster Hunter Now 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 Monster Hunter Now 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 Monster Hunter Now 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 Monster Hunter Now and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.