hig-audit-template.md

Apple HIG Audit Scorecard

App Name: [Name] Platform: [iOS / macOS / visionOS / watchOS] Auditor: [Name] Date: YYYY-MM-DD

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1. Visual Design & Aesthetic (0-20 pts)

Score: /20

• Liquid Glass Compliance: Does it use translucency and layers effectively?
• Typography: Is San Francisco used? Are text styles semantic?
• Color: Are semantic colors used (Light/Dark mode support)?
• Spacing: Is the 8pt grid followed?

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2. Navigation & Layout (0-20 pts)

Score: /20

• Platform Native: Does it use native paradigms (Tab Bar, Sidebar, etc.)?
• Reachability: (iOS only) Are primary actions at the bottom?
• Safe Areas: Are items clear of Dynamic Island / Home Indicator?
• Information Density: Is there enough white space (Deference)?

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3. Accessibility (0-30 pts)

Score: /30

• VoiceOver: All elements have labels and hints?
• Tap Targets: All buttons min 44x44pt?
• Dynamic Type: Does the layout scale without clipping?
• Contrast: Min 4.5:1 ratio for text?

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4. Interaction & Motion (0-20 pts)

Score: /20

• Feel: Are animations fluid and spring-based?
• Feedback: Are haptics used appropriately for actions?
• Predictability: Do standard gestures (swipe, pinch) work as expected?

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5. Platform Features (0-10 pts)

Score: /10

• Native Integration: Does it use Dynamic Island, Live Activities, or Complications?
• Shortcuts: (macOS) Comprehensive keyboard shortcuts?

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Final Score: /100

🟢 85-100: App Store Ready

Highly compliant. Ready for official review or featuring.

🟡 70-84: Needs Polish

Functional and native, but missing critical design finesse or accessibility details.

🔴 <70: High Risk

Significant violations. Likely to be rejected by App Store review or provide poor UX.

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Primary Recommendations:

1. [Recommendation 1]
2. [Recommendation 2]
3. [Recommendation 3]