App Store guideline 1.4.1
Medical apps whose information could be inaccurate, or that could be used to diagnose or treat patients, can get closer review, and accuracy claims must be backed up. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 1.4.1
- Section
- 1. Safety
- This page
- Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Version
- Guidelines last updated October 16, 2026
- Official source
- Apple's App Review Guidelines
What it means
- Apps must clearly disclose the data and methodology behind accuracy claims for health measurements.
- Apps that claim to take x-rays, or to measure blood pressure, body temperature, blood glucose or blood oxygen using only the sensors in the device, are not permitted.
- Apps are asked to remind users to consult a doctor as well, and before making medical decisions.
- If a medical app has received regulatory clearance, a link to that documentation is to be submitted with the app.
What reviewers look at
The guideline says such apps may be reviewed with greater scrutiny, and that an app is rejected if its accuracy or methodology cannot be validated.
Related guidelines
Apple's text
This page is an unofficial explanation in our own words. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails. Apple's wording is on its page, linked below.
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