Square Go
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Is Square Go Safe for Kids?

For Older Teens, With Guidance
12+
official age rating
Lifestyle
category

Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Block, Inc..

What Square Go's age rating means

Square Go 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 Square Go

Users frequently complain about the app requiring full calendar access just to add appointments, which they see as a privacy violation. Other major issues include a confusing rebooking feature that automatically confirms appointments without warning, and poor search functionality with incorrect or misleading availability. Many also report login problems and glitches in appointment management.

Forced full calendar accessAuto-booking without confirmationPoor search and availability

Summarized from 42 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.

How to keep your child safe with Square Go

iPhone (Screen Time)

Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Square Go if it is above your child's age.

Android (Family Link)

Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Square Go on your child's device.

Square Go for kids: frequently asked questions

Is Square Go safe for kids?

Square Go 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 Square Go have?

The App Store rates Square Go 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 Square Go 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 Square Go 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 Square Go and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.

Read the full review breakdown for Square Go
Every 1-3 star review, grouped by complaint, with filters and search.
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