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Re: Apple won't let me show my app

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Post by danesparza »

"The majority of the screenshots should highlight the app’s main features and functionality. Note that splash and login screens are generally not considered to show the app in use."

I agree with the feedback. Fix your screenshots (and whatever else is clearly not in line with app store guidelines).

Re: Apple won't let me show my app

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Post by fantasizr »

I know it's their job, but gotta feel for these app reviewers who must spend day after day reviewing ai generated apps. The only way to prevent this is to gatekeep that developer license with a higher base fee. Of course the review process was painful before, but it's only gotten more clogged and opaque.

Pour one out for anyone whose job has pivoted to reviewing ai output, science journals, literary journals, teachers, OSS maintainers.

Re: Apple won't let me show my app

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Post by Aurornis »

> > Issue: The screenshots do not show the actual app in use in the majority of the screenshots. Screenshots should highlight the app’s core concept to help users understand the app’s functionality and value.

This is the first thing everyone learns when they look up the requirements for App Store screenshots.

You got it wrong, but they provided a clear and actionable path to fix it.

I’m with Apple on this one. The requirements are clear and you missed them the first time. It’s an easy fix. I don’t see why this warrants a clickbait blog post, other than to try to generate some viral outrage marketing for this app.

Re: Apple won't let me show my app

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Post by CodesInChaos »

Two of six screenshots show the app. So the rejection fits the rules and is easy to understand. I often agree with complaints that Apple's rejections are unclear or problematic, but this isn't one of those cases.

And I'm kind of confused by these screenshots as well, since there are lines between them, as if they're one screenshot. And the labels over the screenshots are nonsensical and graphically glitched.

Re: Apple won't let me show my app

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Post by ventana »

For what it's worth, I haven't seen any significant increase in the app review times, contrary to what the article suggests. My app updates are normally reviewed within 24 hours, rarely 48; just as Apple promises. Not sure if they hired more reviewers, introduced more automation, or did anything else, but they are keeping up well enough.

Re: Apple won't let me show my app

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Post by fantasizr »

danesparza wrote: post #2

"The majority of the screenshots should highlight the app’s main features and functionality. Note that splash and login screens are generally not considered to show the app in use." I agree with the feedback. Fix your screenshots (and whatever else is clearly not in line with app store guidelines).

I don't think these are screenshots (as an amateur). It's an infographic that includes what could be a screenshot.
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