Is The Sims™ FreePlay 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 Electronic Arts.
What The Sims™ FreePlay's age rating means
The Sims™ FreePlay is rated 12+ on the App Store, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.
What parents and users report about The Sims™ FreePlay
Users report frequent crashes and bugs, especially after recent updates, making the game unplayable for many. Many complain about long task times and expensive in-game purchases, which hinder progress. Some also express disappointment with lack of new content and repetitive gameplay.
Summarized from 262 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with The Sims™ FreePlay
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove The Sims™ FreePlay 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 Sims™ FreePlay on your child's device.
The Sims™ FreePlay for kids: frequently asked questions
Is The Sims™ FreePlay safe for kids?
The Sims™ FreePlay has an official age rating of 12+ on the App Store, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.
What age rating does The Sims™ FreePlay have?
The App Store rates The Sims™ FreePlay as 12+. 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 Sims™ FreePlay 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 Sims™ FreePlay 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 Sims™ FreePlay and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.