App Store Checklist

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

[ ] 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

[ ] 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

[ ] 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

[ ] 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

[ ] 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

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