Apple recently announced a major overhaul of its App Store age rating system. The company introduced new age ratings for apps and games to provide users with more detailed information when browsing the App Store.
The changes were revealed alongside the release of public beta versions of upcoming operating system updates, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and watchOS, all scheduled for launch in the future.
Developers are required to implement these new age ratings for their apps by January 31, 2026.
Region-Specific Age Ratings
In an official update on the Apple Developer blog, Apple introduced 13+, 16+, and 18+ age ratings, expanding the existing 4+ and 9+ categories. These additional ratings aim to offer users, especially parents, better insights into the apps they download.
Apple will assign age ratings based on different countries and regions to align with local
