Review Guidelines

Understand the review process and guidelines to get your BooApp approved quickly.

Review Workflow

Draft
Submitted
In Review
Approved
Published

Review typically takes 2-3 business days. If rejected, you can fix the issues and resubmit.

Technical Requirements

Zip package is under 10MB
booapp.json passes schema validation
index.html exists at the path specified in "main"
App icon is at least 512×512 pixels and a valid image
All declared permissions are valid enum values
Slug is URL-safe and globally unique
No executable files in the zip (.exe, .bat, .sh)
At least 1 screenshot provided
App loads and renders correctly in the webview

Content Policies

Prohibited Content

  • Malware, spyware, or any code that harms users or devices
  • Content that promotes animal cruelty or neglect
  • Misleading health claims or fake veterinary advice
  • Illegal content or activities
  • Hate speech, harassment, or discrimination
  • Adult or sexually explicit content
  • Collection of user data beyond declared permissions
  • Crypto mining or excessive resource consumption

Data & Privacy

  • Clearly disclose what data your app collects in the privacy declaration
  • Provide a working privacy policy URL
  • Only collect data that is necessary for your app's functionality
  • Don't share user data with third parties without explicit consent
  • Implement data deletion upon user request

Quality Standards

Performance

App should load within 3 seconds. Avoid excessive network requests and large assets.

Stability

No crashes or unresponsive states. Handle errors gracefully with user-friendly messages.

UI Quality

Clean, consistent design. Follow the design guidelines. No broken layouts or visual glitches.

Functionality

All features must work as described. No placeholder content or unfinished features.

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Incomplete app: Missing features, placeholder content, or "coming soon" sections
  • Excessive permissions: Requesting permissions not needed by the app
  • No privacy policy: Missing or unreachable privacy policy URL
  • Poor UX: Confusing navigation, broken layouts, or unresponsive UI
  • Security issues: Exposed API keys, unencrypted sensitive data
  • Copycat app: Direct clone of existing apps without significant improvement

Speed Up Your Review

  • Include clear screenshots showing all key features
  • Write a detailed, accurate description
  • Only request permissions you actually use
  • Test thoroughly before submitting
  • Include a privacy policy URL if collecting any data
  • Respond to rejection feedback promptly

Timeline

First review2-3 business days
Resubmission1-2 business days
Updates to published apps1-2 business days