App Store guideline 5.3.3
Apps may not use in-app purchase to buy credit or currency for use in real money gaming of any kind. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 5.3.3
- Section
- 5. Legal
- 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
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Apple's text
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