Is 12OnYourSide Safe for Kids?
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What 12OnYourSide's age rating means
12OnYourSide 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 12OnYourSide
Users are highly dissatisfied with the recent update, citing excessive ads, poor navigation, and technical issues like app crashes and location requirements. Many find the app cluttered with self-promotion and difficult to use, while others report it won't open at all without sharing location data.
Summarized from 130 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with 12OnYourSide
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove 12OnYourSide 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 12OnYourSide on your child's device.
12OnYourSide for kids: frequently asked questions
Is 12OnYourSide safe for kids?
12OnYourSide 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 12OnYourSide have?
The App Store rates 12OnYourSide 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 12OnYourSide 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 12OnYourSide 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 12OnYourSide and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.