Is Formula 1® 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 Formula One Digital Media Limited.
What Formula 1®'s age rating means
Formula 1® 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 Formula 1®
Users frequently complain about the app's poor performance, especially after updates, with features like F1 Predict and Fantasy being laggy or non-functional. Many are frustrated with the recent redesign, finding it confusing and less user-friendly than the previous version. Subscription issues, including ads on premium accounts and problems with payment or access, are also common complaints.
Summarized from 53 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Formula 1®
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Formula 1® 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 Formula 1® on your child's device.
Formula 1® for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Formula 1® safe for kids?
Formula 1® 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 Formula 1® have?
The App Store rates Formula 1® 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 Formula 1® 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 Formula 1® 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 Formula 1® and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.