ABC4 Utah
App Store · Nexstar Broadcasting

Is ABC4 Utah Safe for Kids?

For Older Teens, With Guidance
12+
official age rating
News
category

Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Nexstar Broadcasting.

What ABC4 Utah's age rating means

ABC4 Utah 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 ABC4 Utah

Users frequently complain about intrusive ads that disrupt reading and videos, persistent technical issues like crashes and freezing, and unreliable live video streaming. Many also report outdated news content and poor app organization, making it difficult to access timely information.

Excessive intrusive adsApp crashes or freezesLive video doesn't work

Summarized from 27 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.

How to keep your child safe with ABC4 Utah

iPhone (Screen Time)

Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove ABC4 Utah if it is above your child's age.

Android (Family Link)

Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall ABC4 Utah on your child's device.

ABC4 Utah for kids: frequently asked questions

Is ABC4 Utah safe for kids?

ABC4 Utah 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 ABC4 Utah have?

The App Store rates ABC4 Utah 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 ABC4 Utah 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 ABC4 Utah 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 ABC4 Utah and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.

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