Is Shokz 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 Shokz.
What Shokz's age rating means
Shokz holds a family-friendly 3 歳以上 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.
Things for parents to check
- Shokz shows ads. Ads inside kids' apps can lead to unexpected content or accidental taps that open other stores or links.
What parents and users report about Shokz
Users frequently complain that the Shokz app does not support many of the company's own products, particularly the OpenRun and OpenMove models. Many also report issues with firmware updates, app connectivity, and poor customization options for controls and EQ settings. Additionally, the app is criticized for requiring an account to access basic features like battery level.
Summarized from 221 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Shokz
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Shokz 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 Shokz on your child's device.
Shokz for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Shokz safe for kids?
Shokz carries a family-friendly official rating (3 歳以上) 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 Shokz have?
The Google Play rates Shokz as 3 歳以上. 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 Shokz 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 Shokz 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 Shokz and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.