Is CommSec 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 CommSec.
What CommSec's age rating means
CommSec 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 CommSec
Users frequently complain about the app's poor functionality after updates, including crashes, login issues, and broken features like charts and watchlists. Many express frustration with high fees, invasive data collection practices, and lack of customer support. The app's interface is criticized for being confusing, outdated, and less user-friendly compared to competitors.
Summarized from 393 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with CommSec
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove CommSec 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 CommSec on your child's device.
CommSec for kids: frequently asked questions
Is CommSec safe for kids?
CommSec 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 CommSec have?
The Google Play rates CommSec 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 CommSec 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 CommSec 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 CommSec and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.