App & tool guide · Social apps
BeReal
ParentMode's take
13+ with active parental awareness; 16+ for independent use
BeReal's core mechanic—unfiltered, real-time photo sharing among peers—normalizes constant social documentation and comparison. The app's advisory flags for sexual content, drug references, and mature themes reflect peer-generated posts, not design, but signal that moderation relies on user reports rather than robust pre-filtering.
On the App Store
- Apple age rating
- 12+
- Developer
- BeReal
- Category
- Social Networking
- Average rating
- 4.8 ★
- Last updated
- 2026-07-10
Apple content advisories
- Infrequent/Mild Sexual Content and Nudity
- Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
- Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
- Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
- Infrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment Information
Source: Apple App Store, retrieved 2026-07-10. View the current listing →
What a parent can do
Data & privacy
Check BeReal's App Store privacy label carefully; assume photos, timestamps, and location data are retained, and that any text or metadata may inform platform features or training systems.
Controls
Use device Screen Time (iOS) or Family Link (Android) to set daily limits and review app permissions (camera, location, contacts); review BeReal's in-app privacy and blocking settings with your child.
A cautious next step
If your child is under 13, consider whether they're ready for real-time peer comparison; older teens should understand that 'unfiltered' photos can still spread beyond intended audiences.
The age rating, developer, and advisories above are Apple App Store facts. The guidance is ParentMode's own protective, conservative editorial — general parenting guidance, not clinical, legal, or diagnostic advice, and not an endorsement or a warning from Apple or BeReal. Apps change; always check the current listing.