Accessibility Settings That Make Mobile Games More Comfortable
Text size, colour filters, reduced motion, haptics and in-game options: settings that help players with different needs, and often make games more comfortable for everyone.
Family & Wellbeing
Age ratings, parental controls, healthy play habits and accessibility settings for players of every age.
Games can be a great shared hobby for families, but the mix of online chat, ads and purchases means a little setup goes a long way. Both major phone platforms include parental controls that can limit spending, screen time and content.
The guides in this topic explain how age ratings work, which settings matter most, how to talk with children about in-game spending, and how accessibility options can make games more comfortable for everyone.
Guides in this topic
Healthy Mobile Gaming Habits for Adults and Kids
How to keep mobile gaming enjoyable: managing notifications, breaks for eyes and hands, sleep, and recognising when a game has started to feel like a chore.
Age Ratings for Mobile Games Explained: ESRB, PEGI, IARC and App Store Ratings
What mobile game age ratings mean, which systems are used where, and what ratings do and do not tell you about ads, chat and purchases.
Setting Up Parental Controls for Mobile Games on iPhone and Android
Purchase approvals, age-appropriate content and screen time limits: the built-in tools on Apple and Android devices, and how to set them up together with your child.