Is Dexcom G7 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 Dexcom.
What Dexcom G7's age rating means
Dexcom G7 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 Dexcom G7
Users frequently complain about overly aggressive and repetitive alerts that disrupt daily activities, including music and phone calls. Many report sensor inaccuracies, frequent failures, and connectivity issues. The app is also criticized for poor design choices like mandatory critical alerts and lack of customization options.
Summarized from 419 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Dexcom G7
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Dexcom G7 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 Dexcom G7 on your child's device.
Dexcom G7 for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Dexcom G7 safe for kids?
Dexcom G7 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 Dexcom G7 have?
The App Store rates Dexcom G7 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 Dexcom G7 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 Dexcom G7 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 Dexcom G7 and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.