App & tool guide · Creative & image
Meitu
ParentMode's take
13+ with parental awareness; 16+ for independent use
Meitu is primarily a photo/video editor with AI enhancement tools (filters, face editing, background removal), which aligns with its 12+ rating. However, the app collects images for processing and may use them to train AI models; younger teens benefit from a parent's initial walkthrough to understand what they're uploading and why.
On the App Store
- Apple age rating
- 12+
- Developer
- Xiamen Meitu Technology Co., Ltd.
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Average rating
- 4.8 ★
- Last updated
- 2026-07-09
Source: Apple App Store, retrieved 2026-07-10. View the current listing →
What a parent can do
Data & privacy
Check the app's privacy label on the App Store; assume any photos, edits, or metadata uploaded may be retained or used to improve Meitu's AI systems.
Controls
Use device Screen Time (iOS) or Family Link (Android) to set app limits and review permissions (camera, photo library); also review Meitu's in-app privacy and account settings.
A cautious next step
If you prefer a photo editor with minimal cloud upload and AI training, consider device-native editing tools (Photos app on iOS, Google Photos on Android) or open-source alternatives.
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 Xiamen Meitu Technology Co., Ltd.. Apps change; always check the current listing.