The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
Translations of the guidelines will be available on Apple Developer website within one month.
criticalApple Developer News·February 6, 2026
Updated App Review Guidelines now available
Key Insights
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Random and anonymous chat apps now fall under stricter User-Generated Content guidelines, requiring enhanced moderation systems
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Policy enforcement will likely impact social networking, dating, and community-based apps with chat features