App Store guideline 2.3.6
Age rating questions in App Store Connect must be answered honestly so the app lines up with parental controls. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 2.3.6
- Section
- 2. Performance
- This page
- Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Version
- Guidelines last updated October 16, 2026
- Official source
- Apple's App Review Guidelines
What it means
- A wrong rating can surprise customers or trigger an inquiry from government regulators.
- For media that needs content ratings or warnings, such as films, music and games, the developer is responsible for meeting local requirements in every territory where the app is available.
Related guidelines
Apple's text
This page is an unofficial explanation in our own words. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails. Apple's wording is on its page, linked below.
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