App Store guideline 5.6.3: Discovery Fraud
Manipulating any part of the customer experience on the App Store, for instance charts, search, reviews or referrals to an app, is not permitted. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 5.6.3 Discovery Fraud
- 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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