App Store guideline 2.4.4
Apps may not suggest or demand a device restart, or changes to system settings that have nothing to do with the app's core function. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 2.4.4
- 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
The examples are encouraging users to turn off Wi-Fi or disable security features.
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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