iOS App Rejected - Metadata Rejected

Question

I just recently submitted my third app to the app store - I have never been asked for a video to demonstrate the functionality of the app. Is this a new requirement? Also, would recording the app functionality on Quicktime (connected to my device) suffice to meet this requirement?

I am sure they get thousands of apps, but I even provided an intro tutorial about the app works - which would be faster than watching a full demo video. Smh

We began the review of your app but are not able to continue because we need access to a video that demonstrates your app in use on an iOS device.

Answer 1

You can use Quicktime to record your screen. In my team, we recorded app preview video with Quicktime and it is accepted. Also you can find more information here . And video is required because it gives information to user about your app and Apple says "app preview can help customers better understand your app and encourage more downloads."

Answer 2

What Apple team asks in the review process can be something simpler than an app preview video. They just want a video demonstrating the app, and it will not be used as an app preview in the store.

We had the same issue and after providing them the link to a demo video, the app was accepted.
The video was simple: navigating through the main views of the app, clicking the UI elements, basically presenting the app.