Is QR Scanner & Barcode Reader 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 Start Up.
What QR Scanner & Barcode Reader's age rating means
QR Scanner & Barcode Reader 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.
Things for parents to check
- QR Scanner & Barcode Reader offers in-app purchases. Without a purchase password or spending limit, a child can run up charges. Set up Ask to Buy (iOS) or a Play purchase PIN (Android).
- QR Scanner & Barcode Reader shows ads. Ads inside kids' apps can lead to unexpected content or accidental taps that open other stores or links.
What parents and users report about QR Scanner & Barcode Reader
Users report that the app is intrusive, difficult to uninstall, and frequently forces itself upon them through aggressive pop-ups and ads. Many complain about being tricked into installing it via misleading ads, and some say it disrupts their phone's functionality. The app's interface and persistent update requests are also common grievances.
Summarized from 263 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with QR Scanner & Barcode Reader
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove QR Scanner & Barcode Reader 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 QR Scanner & Barcode Reader on your child's device.
QR Scanner & Barcode Reader for kids: frequently asked questions
Is QR Scanner & Barcode Reader safe for kids?
QR Scanner & Barcode Reader 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 QR Scanner & Barcode Reader have?
The Google Play rates QR Scanner & Barcode Reader 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 QR Scanner & Barcode Reader 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 QR Scanner & Barcode Reader 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 QR Scanner & Barcode Reader and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.