Is gov.br 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 Servicos e Informacoes do Brasil.
What gov.br's age rating means
gov.br 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 gov.br
Users frequently report issues with login and authentication, including saved passwords not working, two-factor verification codes failing, and facial recognition errors. The app is described as unstable, often freezing or crashing, and poorly optimized for different devices and font sizes. Many express frustration with the app's inability to access essential services like digital work permits and driver's license information.
Summarized from 362 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with gov.br
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove gov.br 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 gov.br on your child's device.
gov.br for kids: frequently asked questions
Is gov.br safe for kids?
gov.br 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 gov.br have?
The App Store rates gov.br 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 gov.br 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 gov.br 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 gov.br and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.