Is Great Northern 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 Asahi Beverages.
What Great Northern's age rating means
The App Store gives Great Northern an official 17+ rating, so the store considers it unsuitable for children. That usually reflects mature themes, chat with strangers, suggestive content, or gambling-style mechanics. For a child or younger teen, treat this as a clear caution.
What parents and users report about Great Northern
Users frequently report that the app fails to send registration or confirmation codes to their email, preventing them from entering competitions. Many also complain that the app doesn't accept the codes printed on product packaging, often citing mismatches in code length. Additional issues include the app stopping music playback, displaying expired promotions, and erasing user progress without explanation.
Summarized from 33 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Great Northern
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Great Northern 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 Great Northern on your child's device.
Great Northern for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Great Northern safe for kids?
Great Northern carries an official age rating of 17+ on the App Store, which means it is not designed for children. It is a real, listed app, but the store itself flags it for a mature audience. If a younger child wants it, the rating alone is a strong reason to say no or to supervise closely.
What age rating does Great Northern have?
The App Store rates Great Northern as 17+. 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 Great Northern 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 Great Northern 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 Great Northern and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.