SelfieCam/docs/APP_REVIEW_CHECKLIST.md

App Review Rejection Checklist

Last updated: 2026-02-12

Current Status

• Investigated rejection reasons and mapped each to implementation/App Store Connect actions.
• Fixed paywall "Continue" no-op behavior when products are unavailable.
  • File: SelfieCam/Features/Paywall/Views/ProPaywallView.swift
  • Added product loading state, retry UI, and explicit error handling path.
• Verified app still builds after paywall fix.
  • Debug build: success
  • Release build: success

Guideline 2.1 - App Completeness (IAP not submitted)

• In App Store Connect, ensure all IAPs are fully configured (metadata, pricing, localization).
• Upload required App Review screenshot for each IAP/subscription.
• Submit all IAP products for review with the app version.
• Upload a new app binary and submit app + IAPs together.

Guideline 2.1 - App Completeness (IAP bug: Continue unresponsive)

• Code-side paywall resiliency fix implemented (no silent button failure).
• Run sandbox purchase tests on iPad form factor before resubmission.
  • Review device reported by Apple: iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPadOS 26.2.1
• Confirm Paid Apps Agreement is active.
  • Location: App Store Connect -> Agreements, Tax, and Banking

Guideline 1.5 - Safety (Support URL)

• Update Support URL destination so it clearly provides support contact/help content.
  • Current URL: https://topdoglabs.com/support
• Ensure support page includes:
  • Contact method (email or form)
  • App name(s) supported
  • Expected response time
  • Troubleshooting/help info
  • Link to privacy policy
• Re-verify URL loads reliably in browser without requiring app login.

Guideline 5.1.1 - Privacy (Permission Request Button Wording)

Issue reported: pre-permission custom screen uses "Enable Camera" style button text.

• Replace pre-permission button titles with neutral progression text like "Continue" or "Next".
  • File: SelfieCam/Features/Onboarding/Views/OnboardingPermissionView.swift
  • Implemented: pre-permission button now uses localized "Continue" across camera/microphone/photo library prompts.
• Update localized strings accordingly in string catalog.
  • File: SelfieCam/Resources/Localizable.xcstrings
  • Existing localized "Continue" key is already present for supported locales (en, es-MX, fr-CA), so no new key entries were required.
• Update UI tests that currently look for old button labels.
  • File: SelfieCamUITests/SelfieCamUITests.swift
• Verify onboarding permission flow still works for camera/microphone/photo library.
  • Note: attempted UITest validation is currently blocked by an existing project test-build issue (Multiple commands produce ... Selfie_Cam.swiftmodule).

Resubmission Checklist

• Increment build number and archive a new build.
• Upload new build to App Store Connect.
• Attach submitted IAPs to the app version.
• Add App Review Notes summarizing fixes:
  • Paywall button behavior fixed
  • IAPs submitted with required metadata/screenshots
  • Support URL updated
  • Permission request button wording updated
• Submit for review.