Guideline 2.x

Question 1

2.1

Answer 1

Apps that crash will be rejected.

Question 2

2.2

Answer 2

Apps that exhibit bugs will be rejected.

Question 3

2.3

Answer 3

Apps that do not perform as advertised by the developer will be rejected.

Question 4

2.4

Answer 4

Apps that include undocumented or hidden features inconsistent with the description of the App will be rejected.

Question 5

2.5

Answer 5

Apps that use non-public APIs will be rejected

Question 6

2.6

Answer 6

Apps that read or write data outside its designated container area will be rejected.

Question 7

2.7

Answer 7

Apps that download code in any way or form will be rejected.

Question 8

2.8

Answer 8

Apps that install or launch other executable code will be rejected.

Question 9

2.9

Answer 9

Apps that are “beta”, “demo”, “trial”, or “test” versions will be rejected.

Question 10

2.10

Answer 10

iPhone Apps must also run on iPad without modification, at iPhone resolution, and at 2X iPhone 3GS resolution.

Question 11

2.11

Answer 11

Apps that duplicate Apps already in the App Store may be rejected, particularly if there are many of them, such as fart, burp, flashlight, and Kama Sutra Apps.

Question 12

2.12

Answer 12

Apps that are not very useful, unique, are simply web sites bundled as Apps, or do not provide any lasting entertainment value may be rejected.

Question 13

2.13

Answer 13

Apps that are primarily marketing materials or advertisements will be rejected.

Question 14

2.14

Answer 14

Apps that are intended to provide trick or fake functionality that are not clearly marked as such
will be rejected.

Question 15

2.15

Answer 15

Apps larger than 100MB in size will not download over cellular networks (this is automatically prohibited by the App Store).

Question 16

2.16

Answer 16

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

Question 17

2.17

Answer 17

Apps that browse the web must use the iOS WebKit framework and WebKit Javascript.

Question 18

2.18

Answer 18

Apps that encourage excessive consumption of alcohol or illegal substances, or encourage
minors to consume alcohol or smoke cigarettes, will be rejected.

Question 19

2.19

Answer 19

Apps that provide incorrect diagnostic or other inaccurate device data will be rejected.

Question 20

2.20

Answer 20

Developers “spamming” the App Store with many versions of similar Apps will be removed from the iOS Developer Program.

Question 21

2.21

Answer 21

Apps that are simply a song or movie should be submitted to the iTunes store. Apps that are simply a book should be submitted to the iBooks Store.

Question 22

2.22

Answer 22

Apps that arbitrarily restrict which users may use the App, such as by location or carrier, may be rejected.

Question 23

2.23

Answer 23

Apps must follow the iOS Data Storage Guidelines or they will be rejected.

Question 24

2.24

Answer 24

Apps that are offered in Newsstand must comply with schedules 1, 2 and 3 of the Program
License Agreement or they will be rejected.

Question 25

2.25

Answer 25

Apps that display Apps other than your own for purchase or promotion in a manner similar to or confusing with the App Store will be rejected, unless designed for a specific approved need (e.g. health management, aviation, accessibility, etc.) or which provide significant added value for a specific group of customers.