Apple · In effect
New App Store age ratings: 13+, 16+ and 18+
Apple added 13+, 16+ and 18+ age ratings to 4+ and 9+. Developers had until 31 January 2026 to answer new questionnaire topics before submitting updates.
The details
- The questionnaire now covers in-app controls, capabilities such as AI assistants, medical or wellness topics, and violence.
- Apple re-rated existing apps from earlier answers; you can change the rating in App Store Connect if it doesn't fit.
- The new values apply on devices running iOS 26 and the matching OS versions or later; earlier versions show the older values.
What to do
- Open the age rating questionnaire and confirm every answer reflects the current app.
- Check the rating shown on your product page in each storefront.