Real-World Cases

Guideline 5.6 - Developer Code of Conduct. Your app prompts users to rate 5 stars and only directs positive reviews to the App Store while negative feedback goes to a support form.

Fix: Removed the pre-screening step. Now use SKStoreReviewController.requestReview() which shows Apples standard review dialog. No filtering of reviews based on sentiment. Added a separate feedback option...

Guideline 5.6 - Developer Code of Conduct. Your app displays a custom rating prompt that pre-selects 5 stars before the user can rate.

Fix: Removed custom rating dialog. Use only SKStoreReviewController.requestReview() which shows Apples standard unbiased dialog. Never manipulate the default rating selection. Custom rating implementations...

Guideline 5.6.3 - Legal - Developer Code of Conduct. Your app appears to be engaging in activities that manipulate App Store chart rankings.

Fix: Appealed with evidence showing organic growth from Reddit post. Provided links to the viral post and social media engagement. Apple reinstated the app after reviewing the evidence of organic growth.

Your Apple Developer Account has been terminated for manipulating App Store reviews and ratings in violation of Section 5.6.

Fix: Appeal was rejected. Had to create a new developer account and business entity. Learned to never solicit reviews from personal network. Now uses SKStoreReviewController for organic review prompts only...

Guideline 5.6 - Developer Code of Conduct. Your app incentivizes users to leave positive reviews by offering in-app currency for 5-star ratings.

Fix: Removed all review incentives. Use SKStoreReviewController at natural moments of delight (after completing a milestone, after positive interaction). Never offer rewards for reviews. Added a separate f...

Guideline 5.6.3 - Legal - Developer Code of Conduct. Your app was found to be using incentivized installs through a third-party service.

Fix: Terminated the growth service contract. Reported the fraudulent reviews to Apple for removal. Built organic growth through ASO, social media marketing, and genuine user engagement. Never use paid inst...

Guideline 5.6.3 - Legal - Developer Code of Conduct. Discovery fraud including purchasing reviews and incentivized downloads.

Fix: Stopped all purchased review activities. Removed fraudulent reviews manually through App Store Connect. Implemented legitimate review solicitation using Apples SKStoreReviewController API at appropria...