Does the App Store require parental consent for family member app downloads?

Why is it required to ask a parent after downloading apps from people in your family member group


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Original Title: App store

iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Dec 7, 2025 12:16 PM

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Dec 8, 2025 7:42 AM in response to Kai-876

Your parent my have downloaded an app which is not age appropriate for you.


Apple expands tools to help parents protect kids and teens online

UPDATE June 11, 2025

Apple expands tools to help parents protect kids and teens online - Apple

and perhaps a simpler presentation:

12+ download issues - Apple Community post by Mac Jim ID

New Age Ratings have been introduced adding an additional tier and they are:

4+

9+

13+

16+

18+

When viewing on older versions of iOS, you are still seeing the older system of: 4+,9+,12+,17+.


Does the App Store require parental consent for family member app downloads?

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