Is Shell 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 Shell Information Technology International B.V..
What Shell's age rating means
Shell holds a family-friendly PEGI 3 rating on the Google Play. 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.
Things for parents to check
- Shell shows ads. Ads inside kids' apps can lead to unexpected content or accidental taps that open other stores or links.
What parents and users report about Shell
Users frequently report login and registration issues, including not receiving password reset emails and persistent errors. Many complain about the app freezing, crashing, or being extremely slow to load. There are also complaints about promotions not applying correctly and unauthorized charges during failed transactions.
Summarized from 44 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Shell
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Shell 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 Shell on your child's device.
Shell for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Shell safe for kids?
Shell carries a family-friendly official rating (PEGI 3) on the Google Play. 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 Shell have?
The Google Play rates Shell as PEGI 3. 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 Shell 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 Shell 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 Shell and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.