Pre-launch checklist
Best practices for a successful app approval
To ensure a smooth submission process and minimize the risk of rejection from Apple and Google, adhere to the following guidelines:- Maintain BMA legal pages: Do not unpublish or delete the Branded Mobile App Privacy Policy or Terms of Service pages created by our team. These pages are mandatory for App Store compliance.
- Preserve the V1 Test Product: Do not delete the “V1 Test Product,” as it is essential for the initial build and verification process.
- Protect reviewer access: Do not edit, customize, or remove the (hidden) BMA app reviewer test contact. This account is specifically used by App Store reviewers to verify your app’s functionality.
- Do not alter the review Offer: Avoid modifying or deleting the “Branded Mobile App Review Access” Offer. This ensures reviewers have the correct permissions to access and test your content.
- Use original assets: Ensure all metadata — including logos, graphics, and icons — is original and complies with copyright standards.
- Avoid external payment links: Do not add or customize external payment mechanisms (such as third-party checkout links) while the app is in the approval phase. These often lead to immediate rejection.
- Adhere to professional content standards: Ensure your app name, description, and graphics do not contain profanity or offensive terms.
- Provide substantial content: To ensure reviewers can fully test the app’s functionality, your app should contain at least one Course product with 3–5 modules and at least 3–5 videos.
- Include a “Contact Us” page: Both Apple and Google review your linked website to ensure members have a clear way to reach you. Maintaining a dedicated “Contact Us” page is a requirement for approval.