Is FollowMyHealth® 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 Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.
What FollowMyHealth®'s age rating means
FollowMyHealth® 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 FollowMyHealth®
Users frequently complain about the app's poor functionality, including broken messaging systems, inability to view medical results, and difficulty connecting with healthcare providers. Many report that key features like appointment booking, prescription refills, and bill payments either don't work or are missing entirely. The app is also criticized for being hard to navigate, having a confusing interface, and offering little to no customer support.
Summarized from 36 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with FollowMyHealth®
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove FollowMyHealth® 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 FollowMyHealth® on your child's device.
FollowMyHealth® for kids: frequently asked questions
Is FollowMyHealth® safe for kids?
FollowMyHealth® 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 FollowMyHealth® have?
The App Store rates FollowMyHealth® 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 FollowMyHealth® 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 FollowMyHealth® 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 FollowMyHealth® and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.