Dealing with major rejection reasons while submitting iOS apps

Posted By : Pawanpreet Singh | 31-Mar-2016

Apps submitted for Apple App Store undergoes a review process which usually take place after 3-4 days for free apps and then its status changes to in Review. There are several reasons for which your app might be get rejected, Please be prepared for stated issues before submitting your apps to Apple App Store. 

 

Common Issues:

1) More Information needed 

2) Guideline 2.2: Apps that exhibit bugs will be rejected 

3) Guideline 10.6: Apple and our customers place a high value on simple, refined, creative, well thought through interfaces. They take more work but are worth it. Apple sets a high bar. If your user interface is complex or less than very good, it may be rejected 

4) Guideline 22.2: Apps that contain false, fraudulent or misleading representations or use names or icons similar to other Apps will be rejected 

5) Guideline 3.3: Apps with names, descriptions, screenshots, or previews not relevant to the content and functionality of the App will be rejected 

6) Guideline 17.2: Apps that require users to share personal information, such as email address and date of birth, in order to function will be rejected 

7) Guideline 3.1: Apps or metadata that mentions the name of any other mobile platform will be rejected 

8) Guideline 3.8: Developers are responsible for assigning appropriate ratings to their Apps. Inappropriate ratings may be changed/deleted by Apple 

9) Guideline 3.4: App names in iTunes Connect and as displayed on a device should be similar, so as not to cause confusion 

10) Guideline 2.16: Multitasking Apps may only use background services for their intended purposes: VoIP, audio playback, location, task completion, local notifications, etc. 

 

What to do while submitting the app:

So before submitting the app please do refer to the upstated issues if your app is violating any one then you have to deal with some points given below:

1) You must provide full information to visit and check each fucntionality of your app, you must provide them user credentials if your app has any to check whole functionality.

2) Remove the crashes of bugs related to flow of your app.

3) Flow of your app must be simple for a new user to understand.

4) If you are only using facebook or google as your login process then you have to use other feature of them without this apple can reject your app.

5) Please do not provide false information for your apps functionality which you not have yet activated in the version submitted for review all the functionality described must be working.

6) Do not use apps name or icon similar to other app, try to be unique.

7) Try to add your own signup system rather than depending on third party services.

8) Try to appropriately rate your app, if its is not suitable for youngster and you have selected 3+ rating then your app might got rejected.

9) Do not use other platforms name(Android especially) in your apps metadata.

10) Yous app name in iTunes connect and in users mobile must be same.

 

If you try to check these upsated points while submitting your app then your app is less prone to get rejected.

THANKS

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Pawanpreet Singh

Pawanpreet is an seasoned Project Manager with a wealth of knowledge in software development, specializing in frontend and mobile applications. He possesses a strong command of project management tools, including Jira, Trello, and others. With a proven track record, he has successfully overseen the delivery of multiple software development projects, managing budgets and large teams. Notable projects he has contributed to include TimeForge, Yogyata, Kairos, Veto, Inspirien App, and more. Pawanpreet excels in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely delivery while staying within allocated resources. He collaborates closely with clients to define project scope and requirements, establish timelines and milestones, and effectively manage expectations. Regular project status meetings are conducted by him, providing clients and stakeholders with consistent updates on project progress, risks, and issues. Additionally, he coaches and mentors project leads, offering guidance on project management best practices and supporting their professional development.

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