App Store Checklist

Checklist before submitting to the App Store

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App Store Checklist

Before submitting to the App Store, make sure your app fullfills all these checks!

Safety

• [ ] Does not contain any Objectionable Content (content that is offensive, insensitive, upsetting, intended to disgust, or in exceptionally poor taste)
• [ ] Has filtering and reporting mechanism for User Generated Content
• [ ] Does not risk physical harm of user
• [ ] Developer Contact Information is relevant and up to date
• [ ] No continuous vibration

Performance

• [ ] Doesn't have a long startup/load time
• [ ] Tells the user if and when their device loses its network connection.
• [ ] App is Complete and has no Bugs
• [ ] App is not a Beta, Demo or Trial
• [ ] Metadata is Accurate. No Hidden or Undocumented Features
• [ ] Compatible with iPad and iPhones running latest iOS
• [ ] Only uses public APIs
• [ ] Compatible with IPv6
• [ ] Does not include names, imagery or icons of any mobile platforms (i.e. Apple Watch, iOS, Android etc) unless part of an approved specific feature

Business

• [ ] Does not mention other supported platforms
• [ ] In-App Purchases are only purchasable through Apple's IAP system
• [ ] Subscriptions should provide ongoing value to a custsomer (i.e. be given new content)
• [ ] Subscription Users should be able to easily upgrade/downgrade
• [ ] Should not use content codes to unlock new content
• [ ] Should not be a catalog of other apps (aka not compete with the App Store)
• [ ] Insurance Apps must be free
• [ ] Should not restrict by location or carrier

Design

• [ ] Name does not contain "Beta", "Demo" or "Trial"
• [ ] Follows Apple's (Human Interface Guidelines)[https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/MobileHIG/]
• [ ] All Icon sizes should look identical
• [ ] Doesn't contain porn
• [ ] Doesn't use Apple’s UI Graphics or Logos
• [ ] Avoid copying core functionality of the OS’s pre-installed apps
• [ ] Design is original. Not a copyact
• [ ] Isn't a repackaged website
• [ ] Doesn't have the same Bundle IDs as another submitted App
• [ ] Complies with (App Extension Programming Guide)[https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/General/Conceptual/ExtensibilityPG/index.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40014214]
• [ ] Does not scrape from any Apple site or service

Legal

• [ ] Has a Privacy Policy (if it stores user data)
• [ ] Obtains permission from user before transmitting personal data
• [ ] Data from HomeKit API is not used for advertising
• [ ] Dose not use or disclose to third parties data gathered in the health, fitness, and medical research context
• [ ] Does not write false/inaccurate data to HealthKit or any other medical research/health management apps
• [ ] Obtains consent from participants/guardians before conducting health-related human subject research
• [ ] App does not use the Location API to provide emergency services or control autonomous vehicles
• [ ] If App has Gambling, only if you have met your legal obligations wherever it is available