6 Ways to Avoid App Store Rejection When Publishing Your iOS App

🔍 1. Use Correct Device Screenshots#

First impressions matter, and Apple takes this seriously. Ensure your screenshots match the actual device type:

• For iPhone apps: Use iPhone-sized screenshots
• For iPad apps: Use iPad-sized screenshots
• Important: Never stretch or resize iPhone images to fit iPad requirements

💡 Pro Tip: Many rejections happen after version 1.0 updates simply because the screenshots weren’t updated to match the device requirements.

🗑️ 2. Include a “Delete Account” Option#

If your app includes any form of user account creation (email, social login, etc.), you must provide an in-app account deletion option:

• Should completely remove user data in compliance with privacy regulations

🚪 3. Allow Users to Skip Login (When Possible)#

Don’t force users to create an account right away:

• Allow guest access when possible
• Only require sign-up when absolutely necessary
• Explain the benefits of creating an account

🍏 4. Add “Sign in with Apple” for Social Logins#

If you offer third-party sign-in options, Apple requires you to include their authentication method:

• Required if you offer other social logins (Google, Facebook, etc.)
• Provides users with privacy-focused authentication

💳 5. Add Apple In-App Purchase for Digital Content#

If your app includes any form of digital content, subscriptions, or premium features that can be purchased, you must use Apple’s In-App Purchase system:

• Required for all digital content (premium features, subscriptions, etc.)
• Not Allowed: Direct links to external payment methods (PayPal, Stripe, etc.)

🌍 6. Include English in “What’s New” Section#

If your app supports non-Latin languages (Arabic, Kurdish, Chinese, etc.), Apple requires that the “What’s New” section includes English or another Latin-based language:

• Always include English first, followed by your native language
• Never use only non-Latin scripts (Arabic, Kurdish, RTL languages, etc.) in release notes
• App reviewers need to understand the changes you’re making

Example format:

1
✅ Correct: (English and Kurdish)
2
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
3
-  چاککردن وە باشترکردنی تواناکانی
4

5
❌ Wrong:
6
- چاککردن وە باشترکردنی تواناکانی (only kurdish)

💡 Pro Tip: Even if your app is primarily for a specific region, always provide English translations in your release notes to ensure smooth review process.

⚠️ Important: Even if you use third-party payment processors like Stripe or PayPal for physical goods or services, any digital content must go through Apple’s In-App Purchase system.