App Store age ratings to change in Australia and South Korea
Developers are expected to verify and correct app metadata
Apple announces upcoming changes for age ratings in Australia and South Korea. No actions are required. However, developers are encouraged to verify that their apps and games qualify for the appropriate age rating.
Australia
A regional age rating is shown if Games is selected as the primary or secondary category in App Store Connect.
15+ regional age rating: Games with loot boxes available for purchase.
18+ regional age rating: Games with Frequent/Intense instances of Simulated Gambling indicated in App Store Connect.
South Korea
A regional age rating is shown if either Games or Entertainment is selected as the primary or secondary category in App Store Connect, or if the app has Frequent/Intense instances of Simulated Gambling in any category.
KR-All regional age rating: Apps and games with an Apple global age rating of 4+ or 9+.
KR-12 regional age rating: Apps and games with an Apple global age rating of 12+. Certain apps and games in this group may receive a KR-15 regional age rating from the South Korean Games Ratings and Administration Committee (GRAC). If this happens, App Review will reach out to impacted developers.
Certain apps and games may receive a KR-18 regional age rating from the GRAC. Instead of a pictogram, text will indicate this rating.
Apple Developer: Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea