CommSec Pocket
App Store · Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Is CommSec Pocket Safe for Kids?

Generally Suitable for Families
4+
official age rating
Finance
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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

What CommSec Pocket's age rating means

CommSec Pocket 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 CommSec Pocket

Users frequently complain about high fees, app crashes, and lack of control over buy/sell prices. Many also report issues with logging in, account suspensions, and poor customer support. Additionally, the app lacks features like dark mode and has limited investment options.

High feesApp crashesNo price control

Summarized from 34 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.

How to keep your child safe with CommSec Pocket

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 CommSec Pocket 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 CommSec Pocket on your child's device.

CommSec Pocket for kids: frequently asked questions

Is CommSec Pocket safe for kids?

CommSec Pocket 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 CommSec Pocket have?

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

Read the full review breakdown for CommSec Pocket
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