How we decided on Brawl Stars

Our safety checks

Brawl Stars fails 1 of our 7 safety checks. We apply the same strict rules to every app and game.

1. Could we confirm every fact?

   ✓ Yes

   Every fact below links to its source. Rule 1

2. Is your child old enough for the official ratings?

   ! Only from 16

   Rated 16+ by Google Play (UK, PEGI). Rule 2

3. Can you stop strangers contacting your child?

   ✗ No

   Supercell’s guide for parents gives no way to turn chat off. Young players can only join filtered Family Friendly clubs, where other players can still talk to them, and ages are typed in by players, not checked. Rule 3Source

4. Is every risk under control once settings are on?

   ✓ Yes

   No risk stays high once every control is on. Rule 4

5. Is its child-safety record clear?

   ✓ Yes

   We searched for regulator, government and court action over child safety against Supercell in October 2026 and found none. Past private lawsuits were about purchases and refunds, not child safety. Rule 5

6. Can you stop all spending?

   ✓ Yes

   Purchases go through Apple or Google, and their parental controls can require approval for every purchase. Without payment details on the device, nothing can be bought. Rule 6Source

7. Is everything checked before children see it?

   ! No

   Club chat and other players’ names are only filtered automatically, not checked by a person before your child sees them. So the best we can say is “only with conditions”. Rule 7Source