Is ID.me Authenticator 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 ID.me.
What ID.me Authenticator's age rating means
ID.me Authenticator 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 ID.me Authenticator
Users frequently complain about poor customer support, difficulty transferring accounts to new devices, and the app's complexity. Many report issues with verification processes, code generation failures, and being locked out of accounts. The app is also criticized for lacking features like multi-user support and backup options.
Summarized from 427 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with ID.me Authenticator
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove ID.me Authenticator 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 ID.me Authenticator on your child's device.
ID.me Authenticator for kids: frequently asked questions
Is ID.me Authenticator safe for kids?
ID.me Authenticator 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 ID.me Authenticator have?
The App Store rates ID.me Authenticator 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 ID.me Authenticator 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 ID.me Authenticator 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 ID.me Authenticator and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.