Is myGov 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 Services Australia.
What myGov's age rating means
myGov 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.
What parents and users report about myGov
Users frequently report login issues, including being locked out of accounts or unable to authenticate despite correct credentials. Many criticize the app for being overly complex, poorly designed, and lacking clear instructions. A significant number of users also complain about compatibility problems, especially with GrapheneOS or rooted devices.
Summarized from 316 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with myGov
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove myGov 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 myGov on your child's device.
myGov for kids: frequently asked questions
Is myGov safe for kids?
myGov 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 myGov have?
The Google Play rates myGov 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 myGov 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 myGov 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 myGov and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.