Is Paper.io 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 Voodoo.
What Paper.io's age rating means
Paper.io 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 Paper.io
Users overwhelmingly complain about intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing mid-match and making the game nearly unplayable. Many note the game has declined in quality compared to earlier versions, with excessive ads and bots replacing real players. Some also criticize the limited gameplay mechanics and glitches.
Summarized from 313 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Paper.io
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Paper.io 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 Paper.io on your child's device.
Paper.io for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Paper.io safe for kids?
Paper.io 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 Paper.io have?
The App Store rates Paper.io 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 Paper.io 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 Paper.io 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 Paper.io and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.