Handling App Store Review Guidelines
Both Apple and Google publish detailed guidelines that every app must follow to be accepted and stay live. They cover everything from privacy and payments to content and design.
We treat these guidelines as a design constraint from the outset, not a hurdle to scramble over at the end.
Areas the Guidelines Cover
- Privacy: how you collect, use and disclose data.
- Payments: when you must use the store's billing system.
- Content: what is and is not allowed.
- Design: meeting basic quality and usability standards.
Staying Compliant Over Time
Guidelines change, and an app that was fine last year can fall foul of a new rule. We keep an eye on platform announcements and factor any required changes into your maintenance plan so your app is never caught out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for compliance?
We build to the guidelines and advise you on policy choices, but decisions about data use and content are made together with you as the app owner.
Can the rules change after launch?
Yes. Both stores update their guidelines regularly, which is one reason ongoing maintenance matters.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.