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Apple Launches Granular 13+, 16+ and 18+ Age Ratings on App Store

Developers must finish the updated questionnaire by January 31, 2026 to avoid having their app updates blocked

Apple Adds New App Store Age Ratings: 13+, 16+, and 18+
Apple's App Store is getting stricter
App developers must provide detailed age rating information
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Overview

  • Apple replaces its 12+ and 17+ labels with three new tiers—13+, 16+ and 18+—for finer parental guidance
  • The updated ratings are live in public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26 and watchOS 26 after automatic reassignments
  • By January 31, 2026, developers must complete a detailed questionnaire covering in-app controls, app capabilities, medical or wellness topics and violent content
  • Manual override options in App Store Connect allow developers to adjust automatic ratings that don’t match their intended audience
  • Final age assignments will vary by country based on local standards and align with COPPA, GDPR and new App Store Accountability Act provisions