App Store guideline 4.5.6
Apps may use Unicode characters that display as Apple emoji inside the app and its metadata. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 4.5.6
- 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
Apple emoji are not for use on other platforms and may not be built straight into the app binary.
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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