App Review Rules Database: 180+ Rules Explained

Rules Organized by Category

Rules are grouped into practical categories: Privacy and Data (42 rules covering collection, storage, sharing, and deletion requirements), Payments and Commerce (28 rules for IAP, subscriptions, and billing), Metadata and Content (35 rules for descriptions, screenshots, and age ratings), Technical Requirements (31 rules for APIs, capabilities, and performance), and Platform-Specific (44 rules unique to Apple or Google).

Real Examples for Every Rule

Abstract rules are hard to apply. That is why every rule in our database includes concrete examples. For Apple's Guideline 4.3 (Spam), we show what counts as a "similar app" and what differentiates apps sufficiently. For Google's billing policy, we show which digital goods require Google Play Billing and which are exempt. Practical examples make compliance clear.

Using the Database

You can use the rules database in two ways: passively through automated scans (NoReject AI checks all relevant rules for you), or actively by browsing rules relevant to your app category. The active approach is useful for planning new features. Understanding the rules before you build means fewer compliance surprises later.

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