Is The Weather Network 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 Pelmorex Corp..
What The Weather Network's age rating means
The Weather Network holds a family-friendly 4+ rating on the App Store. It is broadly appropriate, but a low age rating does not remove every risk: check whether it has chat, ads, or in-app purchases below.
What parents and users report about The Weather Network
Users frequently report that the app crashes or fails to load, especially after recent updates. Many complain about intrusive and excessive ads, which disrupt the user experience. Additionally, there are widespread concerns about inaccurate weather forecasts and missing features.
Summarized from 98 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with The Weather Network
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove The Weather Network 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 Weather Network on your child's device.
The Weather Network for kids: frequently asked questions
Is The Weather Network safe for kids?
The Weather Network carries a family-friendly official rating (4+) on the App Store. That makes it broadly suitable, but even family-rated apps can include chat, ads, or in-app purchases, so check the factors below.
What age rating does The Weather Network have?
The App Store rates The Weather Network as 4+. 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 Weather Network 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 Weather Network 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 Weather Network and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.