Apple's new iOS 27 Screen Time controls are causing problems for users

Apple rolled out revamped Screen Time parental controls in iOS 27 with category time limits and an Ask to Browse feature. But switching to the new controls requires updating every device in a Family Sharing group, and some users report blocked apps and incorrect time limits.

• New controls require all family devices to run iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 or visionOS 27
• Users report iPads blocking even allowed apps and limits triggering after 5 minutes instead of an hour
• Apple acknowledged the issues, but iOS 27.0.1 released September 28, 2026 lists no Screen Time fixes
• Five popular iPad models won't get iPadOS 27 and stay on the old controls