Is Somerset Live 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 Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited.
What Somerset Live's age rating means
Somerset Live 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.
Things for parents to check
- As a News app, Somerset Live can put your child in contact with strangers or user-generated content that is not moderated in real time. This is the biggest supervision concern for younger users.
What parents and users report about Somerset Live
Users complain about excessive clickbait and irrelevant content, particularly frequent stories about Peter Andre and non-local news. Many report technical issues like broken comment sections, intrusive ads, and poor app functionality after updates. The app is also criticized for sensationalist journalism and overwhelming notifications.
Summarized from 15 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Somerset Live
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Somerset Live 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 Somerset Live on your child's device.
Somerset Live for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Somerset Live safe for kids?
Somerset Live 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 Somerset Live have?
The App Store rates Somerset Live 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 Somerset Live 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 Somerset Live 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 Somerset Live and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.