App Store guideline 2.3.3
Screenshots must show the app in use, not only title art, a login page or a splash screen. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 2.3.3
- 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
- Text and image overlays are allowed, for example to illustrate an input method such as an animated touch point or the Apple Pencil.
- Screenshots may also show extended functionality on a device, such as Touch Bar.
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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