Is Good News App 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 Goodimpact GmbH.
What Good News App's age rating means
Good News App 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 Good News App
Users complain that the app lacks diversity in topics, often focusing narrowly on specific themes like environmentalism or animal rights, which many find too one-sided. Many reviews criticize the app for being overly ideological, with a perceived liberal or left-leaning bias, and for using gender-inclusive language that some find distracting or annoying. Additionally, users are frustrated with the app's heavy reliance on linking to external articles, excessive donation requests, and technical issues like bugs and poor iPad compatibility.
Summarized from 31 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Good News App
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Good News App 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 Good News App on your child's device.
Good News App for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Good News App safe for kids?
Good News App 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 Good News App have?
The App Store rates Good News App 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 Good News App 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 Good News App 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 Good News App and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.