10 Reasons Apple May Reject Your iPhone Application Submission

UX Interaction Design July 29th, 2009

Apparently even the most experienced developers can get snagged by some of the nuances around the Apple Application Approval Committee (AAAC!):

1. Cannot duplicate the functionality of a built-in app
2. Cannot collect personal data without permission
3. Must notify the user on internet connection failures
4. Cannot facilitate a checkout, transaction, or purchase
5. Unfiltered internet access must be rated 17+
6. Avoid public figures and celebrities
7. Free/Lite version can’t up-sell (tricky)
8. Cannot go anywhere near Apple’s trademarks
9. Cannot mention prices in Description
10. No contests, giveaways, or charity donations

Detailed explanation of the above found here:
http://appreview.tumblr.com/

And some more resources:
http://www.mobileorchard.com/avoiding-iphone-app-rejection-from-apple/
http://www.mobileorchard.com/avoiding-iphone-app-rejection-part-2/

Leave a Reply