Apple App Store to require 18+ rating for AI companion and dating apps
Apple is introducing new age-rating requirements in the App Store: romantic AI companion and dating apps will receive an 18+ rating. According to reports, the change also imposes disclosure obligations on location-sharing apps.
Who is affected and how
- parent
- The new rating can be a signal for screening AI companion apps seen on a child's phone.
Sources
- Apple App Store Requires 18+ Age Rating for AI Romantic Companions, Dating Apps—What's Changing?techtimes.com · Nov 3, 2026
- Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 3, 2026
- Apple's new 18+ app limits mean little for dating apps, a lot for AI companions | Mashablemashable.com · Nov 4, 2026
- Apple Labels AI Companion Apps as Dating Apps, Raising Age Gategadgetreview.com · Nov 5, 2026
- AI companion apps face Apple’s new 18+ rating rulecybernews.com · Nov 5, 2026
- Apple Tightens App Store Age Rules: Dating and AI Companion Apps Face 18+ Floorfinance.biggo.com · Nov 5, 2026
- Apple Requires 18+ Rating for AI Companion and Dating Apps in App Store Policy Updatetheaiinsider.tech · Nov 5, 2026
- Apple To Require 18+ Ratings For Dating And AI Companion Appsdataconomy.com · Nov 5, 2026
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