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Does Apple reject apps that use images used in Apple's apps?

I'm making an audio player app.

In apple's Music app, if music album or podcast doesn't have artwork, musical note image or podcast icon image are shown instead of artwork.

I want to do same thing.

Can I use images in apple's Music app for my app?
Will apple reject my app?

Do I have to create images of musical note and podcast icon by my self?
Or is it recommended to use apple's images for my app for user experience?

I also want to use history icon, podcast icon, and audiobook icon which are used for tab bar icon in apple's apps.

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js_ Avatar asked Dec 20 '25 11:12

js_


2 Answers

Reusing toolbar / button icons is fine and Apple probably appreciates UI consistency. Many many apps make use of the Apple icons not included in the core set which are in the app store. Using 'larger' art will be frowned upon though, like splash arts / stock images.

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Hampus Nilsson Avatar answered Dec 21 '25 23:12

Hampus Nilsson


I did used an image from Apple, and I might say it's rather bizzarre:

1) I uploaded an application for a client that used the "Photos" application icon, and everything went ok, the application was approved.

2) In the next month, I uploaded a new application, for a different client, but with the same logic (only the design was different) and used again the "Photos" application icon. This time the application was reject, stating that I couldn't use Apple icons. After that, I changed the icon and it was approved.

Next time, I won't be using images from Apple. In my case, I didn't had tight deadlines, but if I had, I would be screwed.

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Rui Peres Avatar answered Dec 22 '25 00:12

Rui Peres



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