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Apple requires 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions with intimate content

Apple is changing its App Store age-rating rules. Apps offering dating or romantic relationship features must carry an 18+ rating, and the policy also covers AI companions that engage in sexual or romantic content. Starting November 16, developers must add content descriptors so ratings reflect their apps’ features.

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Apple to require a minimum 18+ App Store rating for dating and AI companion apps

Apple announced new App Store age-rating rules: apps offering dating between real users or virtual companions that can engage in sexual or romantic content will have a minimum 18+ rating. From November 16, developers must declare these features and location sharing in the age-rating questionnaire; all apps must complete the declaration by January 12, 2027. Ratings for location-sharing apps vary by region.

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Apple requires 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions with intimate content

Apple is changing its App Store age-rating rules. Apps offering dating or romantic relationship features must carry an 18+ rating, and the policy also covers AI companions that engage in sexual or romantic content. Starting November 16, developers must add content descriptors so ratings reflect their apps’ features.

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Apple to require a minimum 18+ App Store rating for dating and AI companion apps

Apple announced new App Store age-rating rules: apps offering dating between real users or virtual companions that can engage in sexual or romantic content will have a minimum 18+ rating. From November 16, developers must declare these features and location sharing in the age-rating questionnaire; all apps must complete the declaration by January 12, 2027. Ratings for location-sharing apps vary by region.