App Store guideline 2.3.11
Apps submitted for pre-order must be complete and deliverable as submitted, and the released app may not differ materially from what was advertised. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 2.3.11
- Section
- 2. Performance
- 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
After material changes, such as a change of business model, pre-order sales are to be restarted.
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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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