App Store Review guidelines explained for rejected founders.
A plain-language map of guideline families founders see most often in rejection notes and readiness reports.
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What this usually means
Plain-English guide to common App Review rejection families, evidence needs, fix priorities, reviewer notes, and resubmission safety.
Evidence you need
- Apple rejection text
- Guideline code if shown
- Screenshots or UI notes
- App category
- Relevant policy or configuration files
Fix checklist
- Business
- Privacy
- Performance
- Design
- Safety
Reviewer reply starter
Dear App Review Team, Thank you for reviewing our app. We reviewed the App Store Review guidelines explained evidence and updated the relevant app flow before resubmission. Reviewer access and evidence path: [add verified details] Thank you.