问题
I've been working on a simplified, web-based ad-hoc build management service for a while now, and I'm going over the possibilities to my make clients life easier.
While one possibility is to simply create a web app optimized for iOS, I'd rather have a native app instead.
Now, I haven't found any clear advice on whether or not Apple is okay with apps using itms-services links, which would then install 3rd party non-App Store apps, as long as they were signed ad-hoc/Enterprise builds.
In my case, the apps in question would be tied to a specific user/group, and would be behind a login/signup.
Currently all I'm doing is:
[[UIApplication sharedApplication] openURL:_appInstallUrl];
Also, if Apple would be okay with an app like this on the App Store, how would they feel about forcefully suspending apps?
I'm currently doing this right after installing the app:
[[UIApplication sharedApplication] performSelector:@selector(suspend)];
回答1:
This could be a violation to the App Store Review Guidelines:
- 2.8 Apps that install or launch other executable code will be rejected
- 2.25 Apps that display Apps other than your own for purchase or promotion in a manner similar to or confusing with the App Store will be rejected
But you'll only know if you directly ask Apple, or simply submit it and it goes through.
回答2:
Posting this as an answer, since it's the official response from Apple.
I first contacted Apple's technical support regarding this, but they couldn't help and instead wanted me to contact the App Store Review Team, remembering to mention that a technician had told me to contact them.
They finally responded with the following:
Thank you for contacting the App Store Review Team.
Please know we are not able to pre-approve proposed application ideas or concepts for developers without reviewing the app itself.
Each application is unique and we would need to look at all its features, and complexity to be able to give you an answer.
Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application for review. We will then contact you if we have any questions.
However, for your questions we do recommend that you review the Functionality and Privacy sections within our iOS guidelines:
2.22: Apps that arbitrarily restrict which users may use the App, such as by location or carrier, may be rejected
17.2: Apps that require users to share personal information, such as email address and date of birth, in order to function will be rejected
While this technically doesn't answer my question (at all), it would seem like the idea/app could still go through, depending on the reviewer. At least they don't seem to be against the idea.
来源：https://stackoverflow.com/questions/31217194/using-itms-services-links-in-an-app-on-the-app-store