App Store and Google Play submission checklist for dating apps

Dating apps face extra scrutiny on both stores, and rejections cost weeks. Work through this before you submit. Build the features in as part of the product, not as a response to a rejection.

Safety and moderation

• Content moderation in place for profiles, photos, and messages.
• Clear, easy-to-find tools for users to report and block other users.
• Fast response process for reports, with evidence you act on them.
• Age assurance appropriate to your markets, not just a date field.

Billing and subscriptions

• Pricing, terms, and renewal disclosed clearly before purchase.
• Free trials and introductory offers disclosed honestly.
• Straightforward, accessible cancellation.
• Billing descriptor clear and recognizable.

Listing and metadata

• Store listing, screenshots, and description match what the app actually does.
• No misleading claims or imagery.
• Privacy policy and data handling disclosures accurate and complete.

Platform specifics

• iOS: safety features and subscription rules met; plan for review iteration.
• Android: safety, content, and billing policies met; native app built and managed end to end.
• Both: contact and support details accurate and monitored.

Before you hit submit

• Confirm the safety, reporting, and billing features actually work end to end.
• Confirm metadata accuracy one more time.
• Build review-cycle time into your launch plan, because first-try approval is rare.

Related reading

Use this with the guide on getting a dating app approved on the App Store and Google Play and the trust and safety policy template.