Every common App Store and Google Play rejection explained — what the reviewer actually means, and exactly what you need to do to get approved.
Missing pages, privacy policies, data handling, and deletion requirements.
Your app was rejected because it's missing a Privacy Policy.
Your Privacy Nutrition Label Says One Thing, Your App Does Another
Your app was rejected because users can sign up but can't delete their account.
Your app asks for the user's location. Apple wants proof you've explained why.
Apple Found Unencrypted Data in Your App. Here's How to Fix It.
Your health app needs stronger privacy disclosures. Here's what Apple requires.
Your kids app is sharing data it shouldn't be. Here's what to clean up.
You're Using Someone Else's Content Without Permission
Users can post in your app. Apple needs to know someone's watching.
Kids category rejection — data collection and ads aren't allowed here.
Apple Believes Your App Could Put People in Danger
In-app purchase rules, subscription terms, and external payment restrictions.
Your app was rejected because subscriptions require Terms of Service.
You linked to your website to handle payment. Apple rejected it.
Your Free Trial Disclosure Isn't Clear Enough for Apple
Apple Doesn't Accept How Your App Makes Money
Apple rejected your monetization model. Here's what they'll actually allow.
Your Apple Pay Integration Is Missing Required Elements
Crashes, bugs, minimum functionality, design quality, and software requirements.
Your app crashed the moment Apple's reviewer opened it.
Your Reviewer Can't Get In — Here's How to Fix It
Apple Thinks You Submitted a Beta. Here's What to Clean Up.
Your App's Design Didn't Pass Apple's Quality Bar
Apple said your app is basically just a website. They're not entirely wrong.
Your screenshots show a different app than what reviewers actually opened.
Stuffing your keywords field with competitor names got your app rejected.
You Submitted Android Screenshots for an iOS App
Your app is calling APIs Apple hasn't made public. Here's how to find and fix them.
Your Permission Strings Are Too Vague — or You Don't Need Those Permissions
Your App Is Draining Battery or Making Claims It Can't Back Up
Your app claims to support devices it doesn't actually work on.
You're Making Users Create an Account Before They Can Do Anything
Your App Runs on Vision Pro — But It's Broken There
Your HTML5 game distribution model conflicts with App Store rules.
Your Game Center Integration Is Broken — Apple Noticed
Objectionable content, spam, copycats, notifications, and trademarks.
Your app was rejected for objectionable content. Here's how to fix it.
Your App Icon Violates App Store Standards
Apple called your app a copycat. Here's how to prove them wrong.
Rejected for spam — even if you built the app yourself.
You Can't Use Apple's Name and Logos the Way You Have
Asking for Push Permission the Moment the App Opens Is a Rejection
Push notifications are for users, not marketing. Here's how Apple sees it.
Your App Is Trying to Manage Devices in Ways Apple Doesn't Allow
Sign in requirements including Sign in with Apple.
Common Google Play policy violations and how to resolve them.
Google Play won't publish your app without a privacy policy. Here's what you need.
Your Data Safety section doesn't match what your app actually does.
Google Play Now Requires In-App Account Deletion — Just Like Apple
Your app is requesting permissions it doesn't need. Google noticed.
You're Requesting Exact Alarm Permission Without a Good Enough Reason
Google flagged your app as deceptive. Here's what that actually means.
Your store listing is making promises your app doesn't keep.
Your app looks too much like another brand. Here's how to fix that.
Your app targets an Android API level Google no longer accepts.
Financial services apps face extra scrutiny on Google Play. Here's what's required.
Real-Money Gambling on Google Play Requires a License — And More
Your Health App Is Making Claims Google Won't Let Pass Without Disclaimers
Your VPN App Doesn't Meet Google's Strict Disclosure Requirements
Google Play Says Your Subscription Is Hard to Cancel or Terms Are Hidden
You Can't Ask for 5-Star Reviews or Incentivize Ratings on Google Play
Your App Category Requires Google to Verify You Before Publishing
Your App Is Tracking Users Who Have Opted Out
Google Play Protect Flagged Your App — Here's What That Actually Means
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