Starting June 18, 2026, significant changes to app age ratings will be implemented by Apple for its App Store in Australia and Vietnam. This update is in response to evolving local regulations aimed at enhancing online safety for minors. Developers will need to adapt their apps according to new guidelines specific to each region.
In Vietnam, apps will now require a region-specific age rating based on a questionnaire completed in App Store Connect. Ratings will include 00+ (all ages), 12+, 16+, or 18+, which will be displayed on product pages. Meanwhile, in Australia, the 15+ rating will be removed, with certain apps being upgraded to a 16+ rating based on their content descriptors, such as unrestricted web access and loot boxes.
Apple emphasized the importance of accurate responses to the age rating questionnaire, as these will directly influence the classification of apps. More information regarding these updates will be accessible in App Store Connect Help on the effective date.