Is Skool 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 skool.com.
What Skool's age rating means
Skool is rated Teen 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.
Things for parents to check
- As a Social app, Skool can put your child in contact with strangers or user-generated content that is not moderated in real time. This is the biggest supervision concern for younger users.
What parents and users report about Skool
Users frequently complain about the Skool app being glitchy, slow, and prone to crashes, making it difficult to use. Many also report issues with video playback, profile setup, and unexpected payment charges. The app's poor optimization and lack of key features compared to the web version are common frustrations.
Summarized from 236 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Skool
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Skool 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 Skool on your child's device.
Skool for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Skool safe for kids?
Skool has an official age rating of Teen 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 Skool have?
The Google Play rates Skool as Teen. 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 Skool 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 Skool 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 Skool and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.