Is GSMArena Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with GSMArena.com.
What GSMArena's age rating means
GSMArena holds a family-friendly PEGI 3 rating on the Google Play. 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.
Things for parents to check
- GSMArena shows ads. Ads inside kids' apps can lead to unexpected content or accidental taps that open other stores or links.
What parents and users report about GSMArena
Users frequently complain about the app's performance issues, including slow loading, connection errors, and crashes. Many reviewers request Indonesian language support and clearer pricing in local currency. Some also note missing features for certain phone brands and inaccurate device specifications.
Summarized from 65 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with GSMArena
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove GSMArena 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 GSMArena on your child's device.
GSMArena for kids: frequently asked questions
Is GSMArena safe for kids?
GSMArena carries a family-friendly official rating (PEGI 3) on the Google Play. 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 GSMArena have?
The Google Play rates GSMArena as PEGI 3. 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 GSMArena 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 GSMArena 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 GSMArena and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.