The Complete Checklist Before Submitting Your App
A comprehensive pre-submission checklist is your insurance against rejection. This checklist covers every requirement for both Apple App Store and Google Play. Go through each item before hitting Submit.
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Metadata Checklist
App name (30 chars Apple, 50 chars Google) is unique and compliant. App description accurately reflects current functionality. Keywords do not include competitor names or prohibited terms. Category selection matches your app's primary function. Screenshots show the current app version on correct device sizes. App icon meets size requirements and is not misleading. Promotional text (if used) is accurate. What's New text describes the current version changes.
Privacy and Data Checklist
Privacy policy URL is live, loads quickly, and is accessible worldwide. Privacy policy accurately describes all data collection including third-party SDKs. App Privacy labels (Apple) or Data Safety section (Google) match actual behavior. All required purpose strings are present in Info.plist (iOS). Privacy manifest is included and complete (iOS). Data deletion mechanism is available if required. App Tracking Transparency is implemented if IDFA is accessed.
Technical Checklist
App does not crash on latest devices with latest OS. All features work without special network configuration. Demo credentials are provided and tested. In-app purchases work in sandbox/test mode. Restore purchases button exists and functions. Background modes are justified with user-facing features. Minimum OS version is reasonable and tested. All entitlements are necessary and correctly configured. No placeholder content remains.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to go through this checklist?
Manually, 1-2 hours. With NoReject AI, most items are checked automatically in 2-5 minutes. We recommend a combination: automated scan plus manual verification of user experience items.
Should I check both platforms even if I only submit to one?
If you plan to ship on both platforms eventually, checking both now helps you design for cross-platform compliance from the start.
Is this checklist enough to guarantee approval?
It covers all objective requirements. Subjective factors (design quality, content moderation adequacy) require human judgment. But completing this checklist eliminates the vast majority of rejection causes.
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