Is ClassDojo 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 ClassDojo, Inc..
What ClassDojo's age rating means
ClassDojo holds a family-friendly 4+ rating on the App Store. 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.
What parents and users report about ClassDojo
Users frequently complain about excessive upsells and subscription pressures, with many feeling misled by unclear pricing and free trial offers. Technical issues like app freezing, crashing, and difficulty signing in are also common frustrations. Additionally, some users criticize the app's effectiveness in schools, citing concerns about its impact on children's behavior and its focus on unnecessary features.
Summarized from 74 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with ClassDojo
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove ClassDojo 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 ClassDojo on your child's device.
ClassDojo for kids: frequently asked questions
Is ClassDojo safe for kids?
ClassDojo carries a family-friendly official rating (4+) on the App Store. 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 ClassDojo have?
The App Store rates ClassDojo as 4+. 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 ClassDojo 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 ClassDojo 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 ClassDojo and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.