Is 4VR 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 Channel 4.
What 4VR's age rating means
4VR 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 4VR
Users report the app is largely non-functional, with most content unavailable or failing to load. Many complain about being forced to use the broken app instead of streaming via browser. Frequent mentions of long-standing unresolved issues and lack of response from developers.
Summarized from 10 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with 4VR
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove 4VR 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 4VR on your child's device.
4VR for kids: frequently asked questions
Is 4VR safe for kids?
4VR 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 4VR have?
The App Store rates 4VR 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 4VR 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 4VR 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 4VR and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.