App Store guideline 2.5.13
Apps that use facial recognition to sign users in must rely on LocalAuthentication where possible and give users under 13 another way to sign in. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 2.5.13
- 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
ARKit and other facial recognition technology are not to be used in its place.
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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