Is Plates by Splitwise 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 Splitwise, Inc..
What Plates by Splitwise's age rating means
Plates by Splitwise 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 Plates by Splitwise
Users frequently complain about the inability to name or label plates, making it difficult to track who ordered what in group settings. Many reviews mention frustration with the tip calculation, which only allows percentage-based inputs rather than exact dollar amounts. Several users also report technical issues, including app crashes, difficulty closing the app, and lack of optimization for newer phone screens.
Summarized from 43 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Plates by Splitwise
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Plates by Splitwise 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 Plates by Splitwise on your child's device.
Plates by Splitwise for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Plates by Splitwise safe for kids?
Plates by Splitwise 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 Plates by Splitwise have?
The App Store rates Plates by Splitwise 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 Plates by Splitwise 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 Plates by Splitwise 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 Plates by Splitwise and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.