Is BonChat 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 Hong Kong CipherChat Tech Company Limited.
What BonChat's age rating means
The App Store gives BonChat 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.
Things for parents to check
- As a Social Networking app, BonChat 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 BonChat
Users overwhelmingly report that BonChat is being used by scammers, particularly groups like 'BG Wealth Sharing', to defraud people through fake investment schemes, especially in cryptocurrency. Many allege financial losses, inability to withdraw funds, and deceptive promises of high returns. The app itself is accused of enabling these scams by providing features that hide group members and restrict communication.
Summarized from 54 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with BonChat
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove BonChat 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 BonChat on your child's device.
BonChat for kids: frequently asked questions
Is BonChat safe for kids?
BonChat 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 BonChat have?
The App Store rates BonChat 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 BonChat 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 BonChat 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 BonChat and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.