Is GOV.UK ID Check 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 Government Digital Service.
What GOV.UK ID Check's age rating means
GOV.UK ID Check 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 GOV.UK ID Check
Users frequently report technical issues with passport scanning, especially for non-UK passports. Many find the app overly complicated and frustrating to use, with unclear instructions and frequent errors. Some users also struggle with linking the app to GOV.UK or verifying their identity.
Summarized from 26 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with GOV.UK ID Check
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove GOV.UK ID Check 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 GOV.UK ID Check on your child's device.
GOV.UK ID Check for kids: frequently asked questions
Is GOV.UK ID Check safe for kids?
GOV.UK ID Check 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 GOV.UK ID Check have?
The App Store rates GOV.UK ID Check 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 GOV.UK ID Check 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 GOV.UK ID Check 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 GOV.UK ID Check and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.