Guideline 1.3
Kids Category requirements not met
App is in the Kids category but includes advertising, links out to external sites, third-party analytics, or doesn't comply with COPPA. Kids apps have very strict requirements.
7 cases reported · ~8 days to resolve
Apple's rejection message
Guideline 1.3 - Safety - Kids Category: Your Kids category app includes features that do not meet the requirements for apps in the Kids category.
How to fix this
Remove all ads, analytics, and external links from Kids app
mediumWorked for 90%
Remove all third-party advertising, analytics SDKs (even Google Analytics), external links, and social features. Implement parental gates for any external links or purchases. Ensure COPPA compliance.