Is IDnow AutoIdent 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 IDnow GmbH.
What IDnow AutoIdent's age rating means
IDnow AutoIdent 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 IDnow AutoIdent
Users frequently report the app crashing during the identification process, especially during photo or video selfie capture. Many complain about poor functionality with certain document types like passports or non-German EU IDs. Technical errors and unclear failure reasons are common, with some mentioning unhelpful customer support.
Summarized from 151 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with IDnow AutoIdent
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove IDnow AutoIdent 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 IDnow AutoIdent on your child's device.
IDnow AutoIdent for kids: frequently asked questions
Is IDnow AutoIdent safe for kids?
IDnow AutoIdent 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 IDnow AutoIdent have?
The App Store rates IDnow AutoIdent 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 IDnow AutoIdent 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 IDnow AutoIdent 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 IDnow AutoIdent and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.