Prompt

Do I need to support Sign in with Apple?

Technology / Identity & Access1 observationLast seen Oct 6, 2026

Latest observation

Oct 6, 2026OpenAI APIWeb search: off

Maybe — it depends on how your app offers sign-in.

You generally must support Sign in with Apple if:

  • Your app offers any third-party login option, such as:
    • Google
    • Facebook
    • X/Twitter
    • Microsoft
    • etc.

Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines require that if you let users create accounts or sign in using a third-party identity service, you must also offer Sign in with Apple as an equivalent option.

You generally do not need it if:

  • Your app only uses:
    • email/password created directly in your app
    • phone number / OTP
    • no account at all
  • Or your app falls under certain exceptions, such as:
    • enterprise/internal apps
    • specific regulated or education-related scenarios
    • apps that don’t provide a third-party sign-in option

Important nuance

If your app has any social login button, Apple may expect Sign in with Apple to be present too, even if it’s not your primary login method.

Best practice

If you’re unsure, add it if:

  • you offer Google/Facebook/etc.
  • your app targets iOS users broadly
  • you want to reduce App Store review risk

If you want, I can help you determine whether your specific app is required to support it.

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