App Store guideline 4.2.3
An app should work on its own, and be open about large downloads it needs at first launch. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 4.2.3
- Section
- 4. Design
- 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
- (i) The app is to work without requiring another app to be installed.
- (ii) If the app has to download additional resources in order to function at first launch, it is to disclose the size of the download and ask users before starting it.
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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