App Store guides
Practical App Store guides
Straight answers to the questions iOS developers actually search before and after submitting to the App Store.
Turning a Bolt, Lovable, or v0 Prototype Into an App Store Submission
Bolt, Lovable, and v0 are built for fast web prototypes, not App Store binaries. Here's the real path from an AI app-builder project to a submittable iOS app.
iOS App Account Deletion Requirement Explained
If your iOS app lets users create an account, Apple requires an in-app way to delete it. Here's exactly what Guideline 5.1.1(v) requires and how to implement it without a rejection.
App Store Rejected for Minimum Functionality? Here's Why
A Guideline 4.2 minimum functionality rejection means Apple sees your app as too thin, a repackaged website, or template-generated. Here's what actually clears the bar.
How to Prepare for App Store Review: DIY, Automated Tools, or a Consultant
Three real ways to prepare for App Store review — reading the guidelines yourself, using automated tools, or hiring a consultant — compared on cost, speed, and what each one actually catches.
App Store Submission Checklist
A practical pre-submission checklist covering metadata, screenshots, privacy, account deletion, and in-app purchases — the things App Review actually checks before approving an iOS app.
Apple Rejected Your App as a Copycat? Guideline 4.1 Explained
A Guideline 4.1 copycat rejection can mean brand impersonation, near-duplication of an existing app, or an undifferentiated template build. Here's how to tell which one applies and fix it.
The Best Free Tools for Your Next App Store Submission
30 free, no-signup tools for iOS developers, organized by submission phase — from idea validation to privacy manifests to post-rejection replies.
EU App Store fees from 1 October 2026: IAP, link-out, and 5% CTC
Apple’s EU terms change 1 Oct 2026. Core Technology Fee is gone. IAP is 26% or 15% Small Business. Link-out is 15%/10%. Alt distribution is 5% CTC. What that means if you ship one app.
How Long Does App Store Review Take?
Most App Store reviews finish in 24–48 hours, but the real timeline depends on your account history, app category, and rejection loops. Here's what actually moves the clock.
iOS 26 App Review Checklist
Pre-submit checklist for iOS 26: PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy / required-reason APIs, Liquid Glass screenshot & UI checks, and in-flow AI disclosure — what App Review is bouncing before the September crunch.
iPhone Duo App Store Submission: Screenshots & Review Gotchas
iPhone Duo has a 5.4″ cover and 7.6″ inner display. What that means for App Store screenshots, layout, and review — plus what’s still TBD in App Store Connect.
Sign in with Apple Rejection (4.8) — When It’s Required
Rejected for Sign in with Apple? When Guideline 4.8 actually applies, common false triggers, and how to fix or reply.
Submit a Claude Code App to the App Store (4.2 Checklist)
Yes — Apple doesn’t ban Claude Code. Rejections are 4.2 depth, privacy/account deletion, and ownership. Pre-submit checklist.
Submitting a Vibe-Coded iOS App to the App Store: The Full Process
A prompt-generated app doesn't submit itself. Here's the real process for getting a vibe-coded iOS app — built with Claude, Cursor, or any AI tool — through App Store review.
The Vibe Coder's App Store Submission Checklist
A pre-submission checklist for AI-generated iOS apps, focused on the specific gaps AI coding tools leave behind: hardcoded secrets, missing account deletion, and thin functionality.
Wrapping a Vibe-Coded Web App for iOS: What Apple Actually Requires
Wrapping a React or Next.js app in Capacitor doesn't make it an iOS app in Apple's eyes. Here's what actually clears App Review for a wrapped web app.
Why Vibe-Coded Apps Get Rejected From the App Store
AI-generated apps aren't rejected for being AI-generated — they're rejected for the same handful of preventable reasons, over and over. Here's what actually trips up vibe-coded submissions.