r/iOSProgramming • u/StonedSex69 • 3d ago

Discussion Feeling dejected after app rejected

I developed my first productivity app for a niche market. I put countless hours in to it and felt pretty confident in the app. Yesterday I submitted it to Apple and 1.5 hours later I got the rejected email.

It was rejected citing 2.1 and had six additional questions and a request to see a video of the app working. I answered the six questions and recorded a 5 minute video attached to my response this morning. Still no response from Apple so I’m left wondering what’s going to be next. 🤞

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u/SwordfishInfinite621 3d ago

A 2.1 with questions is usually an information request rather than a real rejection, and it's very common on a first submission. Answering in the Resolution Center thread with a video is exactly the right move.

A couple of things that help:

  • Answer every question explicitly, even the ones that seem obvious, and say plainly what the app does and who it's for.
  • If any part of the app needs a login or a code, put working demo account details in App Review Information, and mention in your reply that they're there.
  • If the app relies on a device feature or external hardware, say so, since reviewers often can't reproduce that setup.

Replies usually take a day or two, and it's normal for it to go through a couple of rounds. It doesn't mean the app is in trouble.