Is Hatch Grow 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 Hatch Baby, Inc..
What Hatch Grow's age rating means
Hatch Grow 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 Hatch Grow
Users frequently report that the Hatch Grow app crashes often, requiring them to delete and reinstall it to regain functionality. Many also complain about issues with the connected scale, including firmware update failures and inaccurate weight readings. Data loss and the inability to edit or delete entries are additional common frustrations.
Summarized from 284 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Hatch Grow
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Hatch Grow 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 Hatch Grow on your child's device.
Hatch Grow for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Hatch Grow safe for kids?
Hatch Grow 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 Hatch Grow have?
The App Store rates Hatch Grow 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 Hatch Grow 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 Hatch Grow 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 Hatch Grow and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.