Apple Sets 18+ App Rating for Dating and Romantic Companion Features

Apple will require developers to declare whether their apps include dating, relationship or real-world location-sharing features, adding an 18+ minimum rating for apps marked for Dating and Relationships.

The new declarations are scheduled to appear in App Store Connect on Nov. 16. Developers must complete them for all apps by Jan. 12, 2027, and provide the information when submitting an app update or changing the age-rating questionnaire.

The category includes matchmaking and relationship functions, plus virtual companions with sexual or romantic interactions. Apps with those features will receive a minimum age rating of 18+.

A separate Shared Location descriptor applies to apps that let users share their real-world location with another person or group. That feature may not affect minimum age ratings in some regions.

In Brazil, local rules require an A16 rating for apps marked for Shared Location and an A18 rating for apps marked for Dating and Relationships. Developers may seek a lower official rating from Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security. A verified lower rating appears on the Brazilian App Store.