Hi everyone,
I’m reaching out for advice on how to address a rejection under guideline 1.1.6 for my app, Dog Translator Game for Dogs.
The app is meant to be a fun, interactive experience for dog owners. It offers playful features such as:
Playing pre-recorded dog sounds to see how dogs react.
Converting a user's voice into dog-like barks for entertaining interactions.
Recording a dog’s vocalizations and matching them to a library of sounds, giving users an idea of what their dog might be "saying" based on the tone and pitch.
To avoid any confusion, I’ve clearly presented the app as a game and for entertainment purposes only. I’ve even included “Game” in the app name and categorized it under Entertainment and Games in the App Store. The description explicitly states that the app isn’t scientifically accurate or designed to translate dog speech—it’s just a lighthearted way to interact with pets.
Despite all this, the app was rejected because it was deemed to have misleading or deceptive content. Below is the text from the rejection:
“Hello,
The issues we previously identified still need your attention.
If you have any questions, we are here to help. Reply to this message in App Store Connect and let us know.
Review Environment
Submission ID: [removed]
Review date: December 15, 2024
Version reviewed: 1.0.2
Guideline 1.1.6 - Safety - Objectionable Content
The app contains content or features that are misleading, intended to deceive users, or are otherwise fraudulent.
Specifically, translating for dogs.
Please note that adding a disclaimer to the app description is not sufficient if the rest of the metadata and the app are misleading.”
What I’ve Done to Address This:
Renamed the app to include Game in the title, emphasizing its purpose as a fun and entertaining tool.
Rewritten the description to explicitly clarify that the app is not a serious translation tool but a playful way to engage with dogs.
Ensured the app is listed in the Entertainment and Games categories.
It’s disappointing because the app is designed purely for fun, and I’ve gone to great lengths to communicate that to potential users.
My Question:
Have any of you faced a similar situation? What additional steps could I take to ensure reviewers understand that this app is meant for entertainment and not to mislead users?
I’m open to any suggestions or insights you might have to help me refine my approach before resubmitting.
Thanks in advance for your input!
Arda