App Store guideline 2.5.3
Apps may not transmit viruses, files or code that could harm or disrupt the operating system or hardware features, among them Push Notifications and Game Center. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 2.5.3
- 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 reviewers look at
The guideline says such apps will be rejected, and that severe violations and repeat behavior lead to removal from the Apple Developer Program.
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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