Is NYTimes: US and Global News 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 The New York Times Company.
What NYTimes: US and Global News's age rating means
NYTimes: US and Global News 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 NYTimes: US and Global News
Users frequently complain about technical issues like app crashes, loading problems, and forced updates requiring newer iOS versions. Many criticize the app's intrusive ads, push for family subscriptions, and biased or repetitive content. Others express frustration with missing features like offline reading, e-paper options, and cross-device functionality.
Summarized from 263 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with NYTimes: US and Global News
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove NYTimes: US and Global News 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 NYTimes: US and Global News on your child's device.
NYTimes: US and Global News for kids: frequently asked questions
Is NYTimes: US and Global News safe for kids?
NYTimes: US and Global News 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 NYTimes: US and Global News have?
The App Store rates NYTimes: US and Global News 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 NYTimes: US and Global News 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 NYTimes: US and Global News 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 NYTimes: US and Global News and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.