Approved on the first submission: what it took to get a wellness app through App Review

Anovi successfully achieved first-submission approval for its nutrition app between July 27 and August 6. The app integrates auto-renewing subscriptions, health data, and a third-party AI path, all of which face strict App Review scrutiny. To avoid rejections, the developer utilized a dependency-ordered checklist rather than a standard list. This strategic approach prioritized long-lead items and a rigorous pre-submission audit and test plan, ensuring no blocks occurred during the final App Store submission process.