Hi everyone,
I recently submitted the first version of my app to the App Store. The app provides a categorized list of GTA 5 cheat codes, allows users to save their favorites, works completely offline, and has plans for future feature enhancements.
You can check out a quick demo here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6nSV-YmGzlw
Unfortunately, my app was rejected under guideline 4.2.2. Apple stated:
We noticed that your app only includes links, images, or content aggregated from the Internet with limited or no native functionality. Although this content may be curated from the web specifically for your users, since it does not sufficiently differ from a web browsing experience, it is not appropriate for the App Store.
When I asked for clarification, they responded with:
Regarding 4.2.2, we recommend evaluating your suggestions against the App Review Guidelines, as well as the Apple Developer Program License Agreement, and the Human Interface Guidelines. Additionally, if you are considering implementing any of the following functionality, we recommend reviewing all associated reference material and other resources available on Apple Developer for any additional requirements.
I’m struggling to understand what specific changes Apple is expecting here. Does this mean my app needs more interactive or unique native features? I’m already considering adding features like custom search, user notes, and dynamic filtering, but I’m unsure if that’s enough to satisfy their requirements.
Should I continue investing time in improving the app for the Apple ecosystem, or is this project inherently unsuitable for the App Store? Any advice or insights on how to move forward would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!