Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content.
TL;DR
- Apple is enforcing new App Store rules requiring an 18+ rating for apps with dating or romantic relationship features.
- This policy change also impacts AI companion apps that offer sexual or romantic content.
- Developers must use new content descriptors to accurately reflect app features for age ratings by November 16.
- Apps that share users' real-world locations will also need to indicate this functionality.
- Brazil has a specific exception for family location-sharing apps, allowing them to seek an official rating from the MJSP instead of a mandatory A16 rating.
- These updates follow Apple's broader efforts to protect minors, including age assurance technology and enhanced parental controls.