Is The Roku App (Official) 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 ROKU INC.
What The Roku App (Official)'s age rating means
The Roku App (Official) 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 The Roku App (Official)
Users frequently report connectivity issues with their Roku devices, including difficulty pairing with TVs and frequent disconnections. Many complain about the app being slow, laggy, or unresponsive, especially after updates. Some also mention problems with specific features like audio streaming or third-party app integration.
Summarized from 145 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with The Roku App (Official)
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove The Roku App (Official) 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 Roku App (Official) on your child's device.
The Roku App (Official) for kids: frequently asked questions
Is The Roku App (Official) safe for kids?
The Roku App (Official) 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 The Roku App (Official) have?
The App Store rates The Roku App (Official) 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 The Roku App (Official) 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 Roku App (Official) 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 Roku App (Official) and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.