For parents
Guides
What we learned while looking for good games for our own kids. Short, practical and without wagging fingers.
How to spot ad-free kids’ games
The App Store checklist: in two minutes you can see whether a game shows ads, sells extras or collects data.
ReadHow to block in-app purchases on iPhone
Ask to Buy, Screen Time, and what to do if something has already been bought.
ReadSpotting the hooks in kids’ apps
Loot boxes, gems, energy and streaks: how the tricks work and how to recognise them.
ReadApp Store age ratings explained
What 4+, 9+, 13+, 16+ and 18+ actually rate, and what the age rating doesn’t tell you.
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What we leave out of our own games, and why, is on the page For parents.