Is ArriveCAN 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 CBSA-ASFC.
What ArriveCAN's age rating means
ArriveCAN holds a family-friendly PEGI 3 rating on the Google Play. 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 ArriveCAN
Users frequently report technical issues with the ArriveCAN app, including crashes, freezes, and difficulty saving information. Many complain about the passport scanner not working properly and the app being slow or buggy. Some users also express frustration with unclear instructions and the high cost of developing the app.
Summarized from 96 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with ArriveCAN
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove ArriveCAN 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 ArriveCAN on your child's device.
ArriveCAN for kids: frequently asked questions
Is ArriveCAN safe for kids?
ArriveCAN carries a family-friendly official rating (PEGI 3) on the Google Play. 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 ArriveCAN have?
The Google Play rates ArriveCAN as PEGI 3. 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 ArriveCAN 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 ArriveCAN 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 ArriveCAN and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.