Is WOW Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Sky Deutschland Fernsehen GmbH.
What WOW's age rating means
WOW is rated USK ab 12 Jahren on the Google Play, 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 WOW
Users frequently complain about poor streaming quality, including constant buffering, pixelation, and technical issues during live sports. Many are frustrated by excessive ads despite paying for subscriptions, and report misleading pricing or unexpected charges. The app is also criticized for being buggy, with login problems, crashes, and unreliable performance on TVs.
Summarized from 433 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with WOW
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove WOW 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 WOW on your child's device.
WOW for kids: frequently asked questions
Is WOW safe for kids?
WOW has an official age rating of USK ab 12 Jahren on the Google Play, 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 WOW have?
The Google Play rates WOW as USK ab 12 Jahren. 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 WOW 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 WOW 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 WOW and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.