Is Meitu 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 Meitu (China) Limited.
What Meitu's age rating means
Meitu is rated Rated for 12+ on the Google Play, 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.
Things for parents to check
- Meitu offers in-app purchases. Without a purchase password or spending limit, a child can run up charges. Set up Ask to Buy (iOS) or a Play purchase PIN (Android).
- Meitu 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 Meitu
Users frequently complain about excessive ads, intrusive data collection practices, and major functionality issues after updates. Many report paid features not working as promised, sudden app crashes, and poor performance due to excessive cache usage. Privacy concerns are prominent, with warnings about data being sent to Chinese servers and unclear terms in non-Japanese languages.
Summarized from 264 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Meitu
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Meitu 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 Meitu on your child's device.
Meitu for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Meitu safe for kids?
Meitu has an official age rating of Rated for 12+ on the Google Play, 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 Meitu have?
The Google Play rates Meitu as Rated for 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 Meitu 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 Meitu 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 Meitu and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.