Is HP Buddy 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 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
What HP Buddy's age rating means
HP Buddy 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 HP Buddy
Users frequently report that the app crashes, especially when accessing specific features like pending indents or logging in. Many also face issues with OTP delivery and login credentials not being accepted. The app appears outdated and lacks compatibility with recent iOS updates.
Summarized from 38 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with HP Buddy
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove HP Buddy 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 HP Buddy on your child's device.
HP Buddy for kids: frequently asked questions
Is HP Buddy safe for kids?
HP Buddy 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 HP Buddy have?
The App Store rates HP Buddy 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 HP Buddy 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 HP Buddy 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 HP Buddy and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.