Apple Revamps App Store Age Ratings with New Parental Controls
Apple updates App Store age ratings with 13+, 16+, and 18+ tiers to boost parental control and regional compliance.
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Apple Revamps App Store Age Ratings with New Parental Controls Apple's App Store Age Rating Update Brings Greater Clarity for Parents and Developers Apple’s latest app store age rating update is transforming how parents and developers interact with the App Store. By introducing new age tiers—13+, 16+, and 18+—and removing the older 12+ and 17+ classifications, Apple aims to offer families better control and transparency over app accessibility. This change has already taken effect in beta versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, and other operating systems, and it’s scheduled for public release in fall 2025. Image : Google For parents wondering what’s appropriate for their children, or developers curious about compliance, this revamped system is more in line with global content standards and ensures clearer guidelines for all users. Whether you're managing a child’s screen time or building an app for a global audience, the app store age rating update is one you need to understand thoroughly. Why Apple Introduced New Age Ratings on the Ap…
