Is Ampol Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Ampol.
What Ampol's age rating means
Ampol holds a family-friendly Rated for 3+ rating on the Google Play. 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 Ampol
Users frequently report that the app fails to function properly, with issues like login problems, payment processing errors, and inaccurate station locator data. Many complain about the app not recognizing when fueling is complete or failing to apply discounts as promised. The recent update has introduced additional frustrations, particularly with the prepayment system and unreliable charging station functionality.
Summarized from 382 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Ampol
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Ampol 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 Ampol on your child's device.
Ampol for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Ampol safe for kids?
Ampol carries a family-friendly official rating (Rated for 3+) on the Google Play. 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 Ampol have?
The Google Play rates Ampol as Rated for 3+. 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 Ampol 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 Ampol 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 Ampol and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.