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Can HKWorkoutSession be used for a lone worker protection app for the Apple Watch?

We are developing a mobile app focused on lone worker protection, which does not include any fitness tracking features.

We require the use of HKWorkoutSession solely to enable background execution of critical safety-related code.

Could you please confirm whether this use of HKWorkoutSession is permitted under App Store Review guidelines, given that our app does not offer fitness or workout-related functionality?

No, that is not a valid use case to use HKWorkoutSession, according to App Review Guidelines 2.5.1 - Performance - Software Requirements

Best,
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Ziqiao Chen
 Worldwide Developer Relations.

Can HKWorkoutSession be used for a lone worker protection app for the Apple Watch?
 
 
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