Is The Times: UK & World News 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 Times Media Limited (Apps).
What The Times: UK & World News's age rating means
The App Store gives The Times: UK & World News 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 The Times: UK & World News
Users frequently report issues with app stability, including crashes, slow performance, and excessive storage usage. Many also struggle with logging in repeatedly and encountering bugs in features like comments, crosswords, and puzzles. Additionally, some users express frustration with the app's editorial direction and intrusive advertising.
Summarized from 44 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with The Times: UK & World News
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove The Times: UK & World News 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 The Times: UK & World News on your child's device.
The Times: UK & World News for kids: frequently asked questions
Is The Times: UK & World News safe for kids?
The Times: UK & World News 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 The Times: UK & World News have?
The App Store rates The Times: UK & World News 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 The Times: UK & World News 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 The Times: UK & World News 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 The Times: UK & World News and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.