Is ArriveCAN 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 Canada Border Services Agency.
What ArriveCAN's age rating means
ArriveCAN 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 ArriveCAN
Users frequently complain about technical issues with the ArriveCAN app, including connectivity problems, glitches, and difficulty submitting forms. Many also express frustration with unclear instructions, unnecessary requirements, and poor handling of edge cases like short visits or non-Canadian addresses. Some reviewers suspect excessive tracking or find the app's data collection invasive.
Summarized from 19 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with ArriveCAN
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove ArriveCAN 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 ArriveCAN on your child's device.
ArriveCAN for kids: frequently asked questions
Is ArriveCAN safe for kids?
ArriveCAN 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 ArriveCAN have?
The App Store rates ArriveCAN 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 ArriveCAN 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 ArriveCAN 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 ArriveCAN and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.