Raising Brawl Stars age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Brawl Stars age rating: Apple's App Store rates it 13+, for frequent guns or other weapons, infrequent cartoon violence, and messaging and chat. It's a mobile team-battle game by Supercell. In-app purchases range from $1.99 to $19.99 for gems, plus paid passes. Players can chat in clubs; Supercell offers a report button and friend-request settings, and spending limits come from the phone's parental controls.
Brawl Stars at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
App Store: 13+ - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
Club chat - ✓Purchases with real money
Gems $1.99–$19.99 - –Paid random items
Not confirmed - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
App Store: frequent guns or weapons - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Mobile team-battle game by Supercell (Finland) |
|---|---|
| App Store (iOS) | 13+ — frequent guns or other weapons; infrequent cartoon violence; contains messaging and chat source |
| Purchases | Gems from $1.99 to $19.99, Brawl Pass and Season Pass, and bundles |
| Chat | Club chat; report button and friend-request settings source |
| Google Play (Android) | Rated through the IARC system; check the current label on the store page |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Brawl Stars is
Brawl Stars is a mobile game by Supercell, the Finnish studio behind Clash of Clans. Players pick a character, a "brawler," and fight in short team matches against other players online.
Brawl Stars age rating
Short answer: 13+ on the App Store.
- App Store: 13+ (may not be suitable for children under 13), for frequent guns or other weapons, infrequent cartoon violence, and messaging and chat.
- Google Play: Android's label comes from IARC, a system that issues ESRB- and PEGI-style ratings for apps; check the store page for the current one.
Is Brawl Stars safe for kids? Chat and purchases
Short answer: The game includes chat with other players and real-money purchases.
- Chat: players can chat in clubs. Supercell lets players report others and control who can send friend requests.
- Purchases: gems cost $1.99 to $19.99, and there are paid passes and bundles. Supercell doesn't describe in-game spending limits; parents can limit purchases through Screen Time on iPhone or Family Link on Android.
- Account: Supercell asks that a Supercell ID for a child under 16 use a trusted adult's email.
The habit kids may copy: one more match
Matches are short, and the next one starts in seconds. Some kids keep asking for one more.
Try tonight: pick the number first
Before the game starts, agree on a number: "Three matches, then done." Count them together. In our program, this is the lesson "Enough": noticing what's already here.
Who makes it: Supercell. See what its other titles teach in the Kids' Media Publisher Index.
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FAQ
What age is Brawl Stars for?
Apple's App Store rates it 13+, for weapons, cartoon violence, and chat.
Is Brawl Stars safe for kids?
It includes chat with other players in clubs and real-money purchases. Supercell offers reporting and friend-request settings; spending limits come from the phone's parental controls.
Does Brawl Stars have chat?
Yes, in clubs. Players can report others and control friend requests.
How much does Brawl Stars cost?
It's free to download. Gems cost $1.99 to $19.99, and there are paid passes and bundles.
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