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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