Is SBS Audio 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 SBS Corporation.
What SBS Audio's age rating means
SBS Audio 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
- SBS Audio 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 SBS Audio
Users frequently report poor streaming quality, with frequent dropouts and crashes. Many complain about excessive and intrusive ads disrupting content. The app is also criticized for lacking basic features like Chromecast support, dark mode, and playback memory.
Summarized from 201 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with SBS Audio
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove SBS Audio 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 SBS Audio on your child's device.
SBS Audio for kids: frequently asked questions
Is SBS Audio safe for kids?
SBS Audio 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 SBS Audio have?
The Google Play rates SBS Audio 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 SBS Audio 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 SBS Audio 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 SBS Audio and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.