Table 1.

App Store Review Guidelines related to tobacco, vaping, and marijuana.

App store and section		Text quotation
Apple App Store for iOS
	Safety	1.4.3 Apps that encourage consumption of tobacco and vape products, illegal drugs, or excessive amounts of alcohol are not permitted on the App Store. Apps that encourage minors to consume any of these substances will be rejected. Facilitating the sale of marijuana, tobacco, or controlled substances (except for licensed pharmacies) isn’t allowed. [42]
Google Play Store for Android
	Illegal Activities	We don’t allow apps that facilitate or promote illegal activities. Examples of common violations Facilitating the sale or purchase of illegal drugs or prescription drugs without a prescription. Depicting or encouraging the use or sale of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco by minors. Instructions for growing or manufacturing illegal drugs. [41]
	Inappropriate Content—Marijuana	We don't allow apps that facilitate the sale of marijuana or marijuana products, regardless of legality. Allowing users to order marijuana through an in-app shopping cart feature. Assisting users in arranging delivery or pick up of marijuana. Facilitating the sale of products containing THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), including products such as CBD oils containing THC. [41]
	Inappropriate Content—Tobacco & Alcohol	We don't allow apps that facilitate the sale of tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vape pens) or encourage the illegal or inappropriate use of alcohol or tobacco. Depicting or encouraging the use or sale of alcohol or tobacco to minors. Implying that consuming tobacco can improve social, sexual, professional, intellectual, or athletic standing. Portraying excessive drinking favorably, including the favorable portrayal of excessive, binge or competition drinking. [41]