Is WOW 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 Sky Deutschland Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG.
What WOW's age rating means
WOW 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 WOW
Users frequently complain about poor app functionality, including crashes, outdated design, and technical issues like buffering and poor streaming quality. Many are frustrated with excessive ads, even in paid subscriptions, and find the content library limited or outdated. Additionally, users report difficulties with the cancellation process and hidden costs.
Summarized from 363 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with WOW
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove WOW 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 WOW on your child's device.
WOW for kids: frequently asked questions
Is WOW safe for kids?
WOW 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 WOW have?
The App Store rates WOW 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 WOW 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 WOW 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 WOW and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.