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Apple to require 18+ age ratings for dating apps and AI romantic companions
Apple today announced new age rating requirements coming to the App Store, covering apps with location-sharing features, as well as dating and relationship features. Here are the details.
In an update to its Developer News blog, Apple today announced that starting November 16, developers will be required to declare whether their apps include location-sharing or dating and relationship features when completing the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect.
When completing the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect, you’ll need to declare whether your app includes:
The company added that “apps that include Dating and Relationships receive a minimum age rating of 18+,” while “apps that include Shared Location may not have an impact on their minimum age rating in some regions.”
Apple notes that in Brazil, local regulations require an A16 rating for apps with location-sharing features and an A18 rating for those with dating and relationship features. However, developers can request a lower official rating from Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security if they believe their apps qualify, such as those designed to let parents and children share their locations.
Finally, Apple said developers must provide these declarations when submitting an app update or changing their age rating questionnaire, with all apps required to complete them by January 12, 2027.
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