Is Poki Games safe? App review for parents

Poki Games (poki.com) is a popular online gaming platform that offers thousands of free browser-based games.

As a parent here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision about Poki games

We spent quite a bit of time researching Poki games, and below is our summary:

• Some parents and caregiving facilities allow kids as young as 7 to use certain games on Poki.
• These parents mentioned that it really depends on which specific games a child plays, e.g. Subway Surfers was mentioned as a game parents were ok with.
• That said, most parents complained about some ads being not age-appropriate. Keep in mind that ads cannot be turned off, so while you may be ok with the game itself, you can’t control which ads show up.
• Many games are violent, and you can’t really restrict your child to play only certain games.
• According to parents, some games have online chatting features.
• Note that Poki’s terms of service say that their games are for kids 16+.
• While the platform is free, some games might have in-game purchase options.