App Store guideline 4.7.1
Software offered in apps under guideline 4.7 must follow the privacy, moderation and payment rules. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 4.7.1
- 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
- It must follow all privacy guidelines, including those in 5.1 on collecting, using and passing on data and on sensitive data such as health information and personal data from kids.
- It must have a way to filter objectionable material, a way to report content with timely responses and a way to block abusive users.
- It must follow guideline 3.1 when it offers digital goods or services to end users.
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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