Chickadee Health - Age Suitability Information

Last Updated: December 16, 2024

App Overview

App Name: Chickadee Health

Developer: Chickadee Labs LLC

Platform: iOS (iPhone, Apple Watch)

Primary Function: Health monitoring and family wellness communication app

Chickadee Health is a family-oriented health monitoring application designed to help adult family members stay informed about the wellbeing of their elderly loved ones. The app displays health metrics from Apple HealthKit and provides wellness scores to facilitate proactive family care.

Target Audience

Primary Users

  • Adult children (ages 45-65) caring for aging parents
  • Elderly adults (ages 70+) who want family oversight of their health
  • Family caregivers and health advocates

Key Point: Chickadee Health is designed for adult users. The app's subject matter (elderly health monitoring, fall risk assessment) is intended for mature family members managing caregiving responsibilities.

Content Classification

Medical/Treatment Information: Infrequent/Mild

  • The app displays health metrics (heart rate, step counts, sleep data)
  • Health information is presented in a non-graphic, numerical/chart format
  • No medical imagery, procedures, or graphic health content
  • Scores are displayed as simple 0-100 values with color indicators

All Other Content Categories: None

  • No cartoon or fantasy violence
  • No realistic violence
  • No sexual content or nudity
  • No profanity or crude humor
  • No alcohol, tobacco, or drug references
  • No gambling themes
  • No horror or fear themes
  • No mature or suggestive themes

User-Generated Content

Flock Messaging

  • Users can send text messages to family members within the app
  • Messages are limited to family "Flock" groups (not public)
  • No user-generated content is visible to the public
  • No image or video sharing capabilities

Content Moderation

  • Private family communication only
  • No public forums or comment sections
  • No ability to interact with strangers

Data & Privacy

Health Data Handling

  • Health data is processed on-device (privacy-first architecture)
  • Only aggregate wellness scores are shared with family members
  • Full compliance with Apple HealthKit guidelines
  • No health data sold or shared with third parties

For complete details, see our Privacy Policy.

Age Rating Justification

Age Rating: 16+ (varies by region)

Region Rating
Most Countries (172 regions) 16+
Australia 15+
Brazil 16+
South Korea 15+

Justification

Chickadee Health received a 16+ age rating due to the Medical/Treatment Information category. While the app contains no graphic medical content, objectionable material, or age-inappropriate features, health monitoring applications are typically rated for mature audiences to ensure users can appropriately interpret health metrics and wellness scores.

Rating Context

  • The 16+ rating reflects the app's health monitoring purpose, not restricted content
  • No violence, profanity, gambling, or mature themes
  • Health data is presented in numerical/graphical format only
  • Target audience (adult caregivers and elderly users) aligns with this rating

Accessibility & Safety

  • Designed with elderly-friendly interfaces (large touch targets, high contrast)
  • No flashing content or seizure-inducing visuals
  • VoiceOver compatible
  • Supports Dynamic Type for vision accessibility

Contact Information

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