Daily Star
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Is Daily Star Safe for Kids?

Not Designed for Children
17+
official age rating
News
category

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 Daily Star's age rating means

The App Store gives Daily Star an official 17+ rating, so the store considers it unsuitable for children. That usually reflects mature themes, chat with strangers, suggestive content, or gambling-style mechanics. For a child or younger teen, treat this as a clear caution.

What parents and users report about Daily Star

Users frequently complain that the app does not update with new content, often showing the same stories for days or weeks. Many users also report excessive and intrusive ads, including redirects to other apps. Additionally, there are widespread issues with app functionality, such as crashes, login problems, and poor user interface design.

App not updatingExcessive adsApp crashes

Summarized from 121 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.

How to keep your child safe with Daily Star

iPhone (Screen Time)

Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Daily Star if it is above your child's age.

Android (Family Link)

Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Daily Star on your child's device.

Daily Star for kids: frequently asked questions

Is Daily Star safe for kids?

Daily Star carries an official age rating of 17+ on the App Store, which means it is not designed for children. It is a real, listed app, but the store itself flags it for a mature audience. If a younger child wants it, the rating alone is a strong reason to say no or to supervise closely.

What age rating does Daily Star have?

The App Store rates Daily Star as 17+. 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 Daily Star 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 Daily Star 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 Daily Star and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.

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