App Store Guideline 2.4.4 explained: System setting changes

Guideline 2.4.4 sits in Apple's Performance section and is most relevant to networking, device management, and security-sensitive APIs.

This page summarizes the review risk in practical terms and links to the official Apple source for the exact rule text.

Apple will verify entitlement use, organization eligibility, privacy disclosures, and local-law compliance.

Apple will verify entitlement use, organization eligibility, privacy disclosures, and local-law compliance.

Security-sensitive apps need clear explanations before purchase or use.

Privacy policies should commit to appropriate handling of network, device, or management data.

The app uses restricted networking or management capabilities without the right entitlement or eligibility.

User data collection is not explained before purchase or use.

The app does not document compliance, licensing, or permitted use cases.

Confirm entitlement requirements before submitting.

Add clear in-app disclosure of collected data and purpose.

Provide licensing or compliance details in review notes where relevant.

If Apple cited Guideline 2.4.4, reply with the exact change you made and where the reviewer can verify it.

If you believe the app already complies, provide concise evidence, navigation steps, and any supporting documentation instead of a generic appeal.

Keep the tone factual and cooperative. Avoid promising approval or arguing beyond what the submitted build and metadata can prove.