IosNoForcedAccount [rule] v1.0.0

Allow users to access and explore core app functionality without requiring sign-in or account creation; gate only features that are genuinely meaningless without an account (purchases, sync, social interactions).

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• License: MIT AND Apache-2.0
• License Provenance: legacy-backfill

Applies To

first-run experience and feature gating design for iOS apps

IosNoForcedAccount [rule] v1.0.0

Allow users to access and explore core app functionality without requiring sign-in or account creation; gate only features that are genuinely meaningless without an account (purchases, sync, social interactions).

Meta

• License: MIT AND Apache-2.0
• License Provenance: legacy-backfill

Applies To

first-run experience and feature gating design for iOS apps

Examples

• A recipe app: browsing and viewing recipes works without sign-in; saving to collection or publishing requires account.
• A fitness app: starting a free workout works without sign-in; syncing data and viewing history requires account.
• Verify: use the app without signing in; basic features must be accessible.

Relations

related: [@community/rule-ios-sign-in-with-apple, @community/rule-ios-att-compliance, @community/rule-ios-permission-pre-prompt]

Rationale

Forcing account creation before demonstrating value drives abandonment. Users should experience the app's value proposition before committing personal information. App Store Review Guidelines discourage requiring account creation for features that don't need one.

Meta

• License: MIT AND Apache-2.0
• License Provenance: legacy-backfill

Applies To

first-run experience and feature gating design for iOS apps