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Brawl Stars
By Supercell. Visit Brawl Stars
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
A fast phone game of short cartoon battles. Kids pick a Brawler, each with its own attack and super move, and play 3v3 or 5v5 matches or battle royale rounds that last a few minutes. They unlock and upgrade more Brawlers over time, follow a seasonal Brawl Pass, and can join a Club with other players to chat and team up. Free to play, with many paid offers.
Our take: Fine for tweens whose phone blocks purchases; skip if a child struggles with spending pressure or time limits.
| Ages it suits | about 10-16 (App Store 13+) |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | No general age limit. Anyone under the age of majority needs a legal guardian to review and agree to the terms. Players who say they are under 16 (or the local age) get limited access to chat, social and some notification features unless a parent consents. (terms) |
| Price | Free, with paid extras. Free to download; in-app purchases range from $0.99 to $99.99 in US app stores, including random items (Supercell, Oct 2026). |
| Works on | iPhone and iPad, Android |
| Account | The child's own account |
| Ads | Not stated |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| The AI in it | No AI. |
What's good
- Short matches that are easy to stop
- Chat is limited for players who say they are under 16
- Parent guide written with Internet Matters
- Supercell ID lets a parent hold the account email
Watch for
- Paid random items and constant offers up to $99.99
- Club chat with strangers for older players
- Combat is the whole game
- No in-game parental controls; relies on phone settings
Data and privacy
Supercell says its games are not directed to children under 16 and limits chat, social and data processing for players who say they are younger. The App Store label lists usage data that may be used to track players across other companies' apps and for third-party advertising. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
No independent study found; Supercell's parent guide claims its games build strategic thinking and teamwork.
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Where these facts come from
- https://supercell.com/en/games/brawlstars/
- https://supercell.com/en/terms-of-service/
- https://supercell.com/en/privacy-policy/
- https://supercell.com/en/parents/
- https://supercell.com/en/safe-and-fair-play/
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brawl-stars/id1229016807
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