Is The Guardian - UK & World 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 Guardian News and Media Limited.
What The Guardian - UK & World News's age rating means
The Guardian - UK & World 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 The Guardian - UK & World News
Users frequently report technical issues with the app, especially persistent problems with puzzles and crosswords not loading or crashing. Many complain about the high subscription cost and find the free version too limited. Other common complaints include glitches, frequent login prompts, and editorial bias.
Summarized from 273 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with The Guardian - UK & World News
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove The Guardian - UK & World 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 The Guardian - UK & World News on your child's device.
The Guardian - UK & World News for kids: frequently asked questions
Is The Guardian - UK & World News safe for kids?
The Guardian - UK & World 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 The Guardian - UK & World News have?
The App Store rates The Guardian - UK & World 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 The Guardian - UK & World 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 The Guardian - UK & World 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 The Guardian - UK & World News and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.