We are in the process of transferring our app to a new Apple Developer Organization account. Our app uses the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) with a .p8 authentication key configured on our server to send push notifications. We would like to confirm: Once the app transfer is completed, will push notifications continue to work temporarily using the existing .p8 key on our server, until we generate and configure a new .p8 key under the new organization's account? Understanding this behavior is critical for us to ensure a smooth transition and avoid any disruption in push notification delivery for our users. Thank you for your guidance and support.

Hello, I would like to know what steps or methodology I should follow to publish my app from Venezuela, because the enrollment in the Apple Developer Program only tells me Your enrollment in the Apple Developer Program could not be completed at this time.

Hello, I have a question about developing an iOS app for general public. Can such an app use DNS Proxy Provider? The TN3134: Network Extension provider deployment article states that DNS Proxy Provider has the following restriction: "per-app on managed devices". Does this imply that a DNS Proxy Provider that can be used in a regular iOS App Store app? On the other hand, NEDNSProxyProvider only works with NEAppProxyFlow, is it possible to make it NOT per-app?

I am writing to request an upgrade of my account from a personal account to an organization account. I attempted to reach out a few days ago but have not received any feedback over the past 4-5 days. This matter is quite urgent as my project, which is related to finance, needs to be launched soon. I am concerned that the app might reject it since it is currently linked to a personal account rather than an organization account. I would greatly appreciate your prompt assistance in resolving this issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Hello! I recently transferred ownership of an old game (hasn't been updated for 6+ years) to my developer account. Since then, I’ve been working on a sequel to the original, but with significant changes. This new title: Is fully redesigned into a a new gameplay experience, metagame systems, progression Has a revamped UI and UX Uses some shared code and assets from the original game that are the underlying game mechanics (previous game was "endless" in each run, this game has hundreds of levels on top of a new roguelike system with hundreds of unlocks) My question is: If I launch this as a new app as a sequel while keeping the original live on the App Store, will there be any potential conflicts from a platform or policy standpoint — especially considering the shared backend, assets, and art? I want to be sure I’m not violating any platform rules related to duplicate or derivative apps, especially since both would be live simultaneously and serve different gameplay purposes. Any insight from Apple staff would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

My SwiftUI code runs fine on macOS, iOS(iPad) and larger iPhones, but will not display the detail view on smaller iPhones. Is there a way to force the smaller iPhones to display the detail view? And if not, When I put the App on the Apple store, for sale, will the Apple store be smart enough to flag the App as not appropriate for smaller iPhones, such as the SE (2nd and 3rd gen.) and prevent downloads? Thanks in advance for any guidance.

We got access into Advanced Commerce API and trying out the server APIs. I was trying out the Migrate a Subscription to Advanced Commerce API but the API was just simply returning not found to me with a generic error code 4040000 (this is undocumented in the API doc). Here is the request body { "descriptors": { "description": "User migrated from old plan to Essential", "displayName": "Essential Plan" }, "items": [ { "sku": "com.company.essential", "description": "A new subscription description after migration", "displayName": "Essential" } ], "requestInfo": { "requestReferenceId": "11aa3174-9aeb-41a6-996d-fc655a793c06" }, "storefront": "HKG", "targetProductId": "com.company.subscription.base", "taxCode": "C003-00-1" } Headers Authorization: Bearer <REQUEST_TOKEN> And the response { "errorCode": 4040000, "errorMessage": "Not found." } Am I doing something wrong or there will be additional configuration needed?

I would like to inquire about an error that has started occurring while debugging AppStore billing. (In sandbox environment) This error occurs after entering a password and completing the purchase process, and in this case, no completion alert appears. The error doesn't seem to depend on the purchase item, sandbox account, or device, and shows unstable behavior - sometimes succeeding and sometimes failing. Additionally, this error started occurring after special debugging where the network was disconnected during the purchase process. Moreover, the same error occurs in the TestFlight version of our already released normal (supposedly) version. I think this might be a sandbox-specific error where the system has temporarily become unstable, but what do you think? If so, how can I resolve this issue? I would appreciate your insights on the cause and appropriate response. Error details below: &lt;SKPaymentQueue: 0x283b3d070&gt;: Payment completed with error: Error Domain=ASDErrorDomain Code=500 "(null)" UserInfo={NSUnderlyingError=0x28364d770 {Error Domain=AMSErrorDomain Code=305 "Purchase Failed" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=Purchase Failed, AMSStatusCode=200, AMSServerPayload={ "cancel-purchase-batch" = 1; customerMessage = "Unauthorized_message"; failureType = ""; "m-allowed" = 0; pings = ( ); }, NSLocalizedFailureReason=Server canceled the purchase}}, storefront-country-code=JPN, client-environment-type=Sandbox}

Whether using Storefront.current?.countryCode or SKPaymentQueue.default().storefront?.countryCode, both are returning "USA" only. (It used to return the correct country code before the update.) In the sandbox environment, the country code is returned correctly, but in the TestFlight environment, it always returns "USA". There's no mention of this behavior in the beta release notes, so I'm posting it here for visibility.

Problem Description: My iOS app's In-App Purchase shows "Product not found" error even though the IAP is approved in App Store Connect. The app returns 0 available products when trying to fetch them. But there are no errors in Simulator. Technical Details: App: iOS SwiftUI app using StoreKit 2 Error: Product not found. Available products count: 0 What Works: App compiles and runs without errors StoreKit 2 implementation follows Apple's guidelines Product fetching code is correct (Product.products(for:)) IAP is approved in App Store Connect Bundle ID matches between Xcode and App Store Connect No errors shown in App Store Connect interface What Doesn't Work: Product.products(for:) returns empty array App cannot find the approved IAP product Purchase flow cannot proceed due to missing product App Store listing doesn't show "Offers In-App Purchases" badge What I've Tried: Implemented product caching and robust error handling Added comprehensive debug logging Verified bundle ID and product ID match exactly Uploaded multiple app versions (3+ rounds) Waited for App Store approval each time Tested on multiple devices and accounts Checked App Store Connect for any configuration issues Status Quo: The IAP is approved in App Store Connect but Apple's servers are not returning the product to the app. This appears to be a StoreKit backend configuration issue rather than a code problem. Again I'm getting no errors in Simulator Has anyone experienced this specific issue where an approved IAP returns 0 products? What was the solution? P.S. One thing that I added: when the user buys the App they get a pre written script as a thank you. Which Is part of the “product”. P.P.S https://github.com/Fle4k/Dialog https://apps.apple.com/app/dialog-pro/id6746421328

We are experiencing a significant issue with the SKStoreReviewController.requestReview(in: scene) API that may be affecting our app's rating collection on the App Store. Issue Details: Development Environment Behavior: The rating popup displays consistently in development builds (as expected per documentation) API calls are functioning correctly in our test environment Production Environment Issue: We have observed a major drop in App Store ratings received between January and July 2025 The same codebase that works in development is deployed to production Analytics Confirmation: Before calling SKStoreReviewController.requestReview() in production, we fire analytics tags to track API invocations Our analytics show no drop in the number of times this API is being called This confirms the API is being invoked correctly in production Discrepancy: Despite consistent API calls (confirmed by analytics), we see a major drop in actual ratings received on the App Store This suggests the rating popup may not be displaying to users in production, even though the API call is successful Questions: Are there any known issues with SKStoreReviewController.requestReview() API between January-July 2025? Are there any iOS version-specific issues that might prevent the popup from appearing in live app? What debugging steps do you recommend to identify why the API calls aren't resulting in visible rating prompts?

Hi. I have chosen a name for my new app, which isn't available in "English U.S.". When uploading it to TestFlight using Xcode, I get. The app name you entered is already being used. If you have trademark rights to this name and would like it released for your use, submit a claim. I changed the primary (and only) language from "English U.S." to "English U.K." and the app name is now accepted by App Store Connect. The app is supposed to be worldwide available and doesn't target any specific geographical region. It's also only available in English (no localizations). Are there any disadvantages using "English U.K." i.s.o. "English U.S."? What are the differences between both when it comes to App Store presentation, ranking, search, ... I don't really see why Apple offers 4 English languages. Every style understands the other one, despite some minor spelling differences.

Hi, I recently received a Pending Termination Notice from the Apple Developer Program, citing evidence of dishonest or fraudulent activity and a violation of Section 3.2(f) of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement. I believe this action may have been triggered by a mistaken device or network association with my brother’s developer account, which was previously terminated. While we did use the same MacBook and iPhone/iPad for testing in the past, we are completely separate indie developers with different Apple IDs, apps, and publishing histories. All of my apps are 100% original, built over the past 5 years with significant time and effort. I’ve already prepared a full appeal that includes: Proof of identity confirming we are two different individuals A detailed explanation of the historic device overlap A strong commitment to compliance, including use of dedicated devices, accounts, and networks moving forward Before I submit, I’m hoping to ask: Is there any way to ensure my appeal will be reviewed by a human and not auto-dismissed? Has anyone experienced a similar issue and successfully resolved it? Is there a direct way to reach Developer Relations or App Review for edge cases like this? I’m fully committed to adhering to Apple’s guidelines and would greatly appreciate any opportunity to resolve this misunderstanding. Thank you for your time and any help

I got a “DPLA violation” email. About an hour later my app disappeared from Top Charts in multiple countries. The app is still live, searchable, and on the product page it still says “Chart No.2 – Education.” I only posted it on Reddit and made lifetime free to get feedback from the community. Here's the email: "Notification of Apple Developer Program License Agreement (“DPLA”) violation: Hello xx, We're writing to inform you that your company isn't in compliance with the Apple Developer Program License Agreement (DPLA). Section 11.2 (Termination) states: (g) if You engage, or encourage others to engage, in any misleading, fraudulent, improper, unlawful or dishonest act relating to this Agreement, including, but not limited to, misrepresenting the nature of Your Application (e.g., hiding or trying to hide functionality from Apple’s review, falsifying consumer reviews for Your Application, engaging in payment fraud, etc.). Be aware that manipulating App Store chart rankings, user reviews or search index may result in the loss of your developer program membership." The weird part: • The product page still shows ranks like “Chart No.2 – Education” (Hong Kong, and similar positions in a few other countries). • Search still finds the app normally. • But in the actual Top Charts lists the app is gone. Territories affected (so far): Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Portugal and a few more. I did not buy installs, did not pay for reviews, did not gate features behind ratings. After the email I double checked and removed any copy that could be read as an incentive for reviews, just in case. I have already emailed Support (Search & Discoverability and App Review). I am waiting, but thought I should ask here too. My questions 1. Has anyone else seen their app silently removed from charts right after a DPLA warning? 2. Did it come back on its own? How long did it take? 3. Is there anything specific I should fix besides waiting and cleaning wording? 4. Is there an official appeal path for chart suppression, not full removal? Reddit posts for context: • https://www.reddit.com/r/iosapps/comments/1m4klxs/giving_away_lifetime_free_for_limited_time_i/ • https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/comments/1m5d7gh/im_giving_away_free_lifetime_access_for_my/ Thanks in advance for any guidance or shared experience.

I've got an app that uses WebRTC. When I try to upload it using Xcode I get the following error: Validation failed The app references non-public selectors in Payload/{MyApp}.app/{MyApp}: initWithURLStrings: (ID: 61a6dbe5-dac2-4910-a836-b4b9b2e891b4) This API is not private, it's just unfortunate that WebRTC chose to use this name as well, and it is falsely identified as a private API by Apple. Has anyone seen this? The funny thing is, I have the exact same app with different configuration in TestFlight internal only for staging, and I could upload it without any issues. And yes, I've tried uploading this app for test flight internal only. No success either.

I have been trying for almost a week to get my app approved. It is like the Submission team doesn't even read my notes. The first complaint is that my app was for a specific business and shouldn't be for the general public. This is true, so I put in the notes that I had requested private distribution and I filled out the request for the app to be distributed privately. The review notes say that I need to distribute my app privately. This is very frustrating. Also, they say the login button doesn't work. It works for everyone that uses it in the Test Flight. One nuance we have is that our servers will not respond to IP addresses that orginate outside of the US. I have this in caps in the notes. They still say that the Login button doesn't work. The app was written for iPhones, yet they keep testing it on an iPad. There doesn't seem to be any way to communicate with the submission team other than through the test notes and they don't seem to be reading these. Can anyone direct me to where I can get some help on this? Thanks, Jim

My app keep getting rejected after changing complete UI. It's an finance tool app. any advice Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam We noticed your app shares a similar binary, metadata, and/or concept as apps submitted to the App Store by other developers, with only minor differences. Submitting similar or repackaged apps is a form of spam that creates clutter and makes it difficult for users to discover new apps. Next Steps Since we do not accept spam apps on the App Store, we encourage you to review your app concept and submit a unique app with distinct content and functionality. Resources Some factors that contribute to a spam rejection may include: Submitting an app with the same source code or assets as other apps already submitted to the App Store Creating and submitting multiple similar apps using a repackaged app template Purchasing an app template with problematic code from a third party Submitting several similar apps across multiple accounts

Hello everyone, I build and run the app in iPhone in developer mode but now i am trying to install and run the app in another iPhone in which i did not turned on the developer mode. it installed but not opening without the Developer mode. Is there any another way to install and run the app with Developer mode for one time. If not then tell me the process how i can do publishing in testFlight or appStore. Thanks

Hello, I’m an iOS developer and the original creator of the app "Instant Save: Reels story" (App Apple ID: 6469411763). On July 5, 2025, I received two Apple emails saying the app was transferred to another developer account. However, I did not initiate or approve this transfer. My Apple Developer account has Two-Factor Authentication enabled, and I received no OTP or request for approval. I submitted a legal dispute form via Apple’s Intellectual Property page on July 7, 2025, but I’ve only received an automated acknowledgment — no dispute number or follow-up. I’ve also contacted Apple Developer Support multiple times by phone, but they confirmed they cannot escalate legal cases or access my dispute status. Has anyone else faced this issue recently? I’m looking for any guidance or similar experiences while I await a response from Apple Legal. Thanks in advance,
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Hello Apple Developer Support & Community, I’m reaching out regarding the unexpected termination of my Apple Developer Program account, associated with App ID: 6744330283. Recently, my app was flagged under Guideline 4.3 - Spam, and I was asked to make necessary changes. I followed all guidance provided by Apple, including a phone call with an App Review team member, who clarified the steps I should take. I did not submit any further update after that call. However, before I had the chance to upload the new, compliant version of my app, my entire developer account was terminated without a clear explanation or additional warning. I believe this was a misunderstanding, as I was actively working on compliance and fully committed to resolving the issue. My app is not spam I only followed Apple’s instructions I never uploaded a new version after my call with App Review No specific violation or example of “spam” was shown to me I’ve submitted an official appeal via the App Review Board, but I’m hoping someone here can also assist or escalate this matter. My developer account and years of effort are at risk over what seems to be a miscommunication. Thank you for any guidance or assistance you can provide.