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Is Apple TV+ safe for your child?
Age guide
12+
We advise Apple TV+ from age 12 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- This streaming service offers a selection of original children's programming, such as 'Snoopy in Space' and 'Stillwater,' which are suitable for young viewers.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range can find engaging content like 'Ghostwriter' or 'Doug Unplugs,' which blend entertainment with educational themes and mystery.
- 13-15
- Teenagers have access to a variety of dramas and comedies, including 'Ted Lasso' or 'Foundation,' which explore complex themes and mature narratives.
- 16+
- Older teens and adults can enjoy a broad range of critically acclaimed series and films, often featuring mature content, language, and themes, such as 'Severance' or 'The Morning Show.'
Apple TV+ is a subscription-based streaming service that offers a variety of original content, including movies, series, and documentaries. The platform emphasizes high-quality storytelling with a focus on diverse genres and themes. Many programs are designed to be family-friendly, while others may contain more mature content, making it essential for parents to review the available titles.
- Age guide
- 12+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Apple TV+ is a subscription streaming service featuring exclusive original content, ranging from children's programming to mature dramas. Parental controls are managed through device settings, allowing families to restrict content based on age ratings. It's important to configure these device-level settings to ensure children only access appropriate shows and movies.
What to do about Apple TV+
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Apple TV+ age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Apple TV+?
Parentwise puts Apple TV+ at 12+. We advise Apple TV+ from age 12 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old use Apple TV+?
Not by default: we advise Apple TV+ from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range can find engaging content like 'Ghostwriter' or 'Doug Unplugs,' which blend entertainment with educational themes and mystery.
Can a 12 year old use Apple TV+?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Apple TV+ (12+). Children in this age range can find engaging content like 'Ghostwriter' or 'Doug Unplugs,' which blend entertainment with educational themes and mystery.
Can a 13 year old use Apple TV+?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Apple TV+ (12+). Teenagers have access to a variety of dramas and comedies, including 'Ted Lasso' or 'Foundation,' which explore complex themes and mature narratives.
Is Apple TV+ appropriate for kids?
Apple TV+ is a subscription streaming service featuring exclusive original content, ranging from children's programming to mature dramas. Parentwise rates Apple TV+ overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Apple TV+ family friendly?
Apple TV+ is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Parental controls are managed through device settings, allowing families to restrict content based on age ratings.
Apple TV+ parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Apple TV+ is a subscription streaming service featuring exclusive original content, ranging from children's programming to mature dramas. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is Apple TV+ safe for kids?
We advise Apple TV+ from age 12 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Parental controls are managed through device settings, allowing families to restrict content based on age ratings.
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