Reasons for rejecting iPhone application by Apple store [closed]

Answer 1

Here's the video of the SDK announcement that describes Apple published list of rejection criteria:

SDK Announcement

As others have noted, Apple also seem to have a bunch of other conditions that they don't publicise. Note that rejection notices are now covered by the NDA.

Answer 2

Apple have now (as of 9th September 2010) published their official list of app store review guidelines:

appstore approval guidelines

(apple developer login required)

or a mirror here:

app store guidelines

Answer 3

I can't confirm this but it makes sense, but people are reporting their apps being rejected for being too simple or too trivial.

Answer 4

Amazingly, apps can get rejected for trying to keep their interface consistent with Apple's own apps. (ie, using pinch zoom/expand gestures)

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I submitted a paid app to app store but get rejected and i learned another possibility of app rejection

My app was Game Center enabled. When app starts first screen was login screen that prompt user to login through GameCenter to continue.

They rejected the app giving reason- As user will not be able to get services of your app unless he is not logged in with Game Center although he paid you to download app. You cannot restrict user to login through Game Center each time before app starts.