templates/hig-audit-template.md
A supporting file of the apple-hig-expert skill.
Apple HIG Audit Scorecard
App Name: [Name] Platform: [iOS / macOS / visionOS / watchOS] Auditor: [Name] Date: YYYY-MM-DD
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?
Notes:
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)?
Notes:
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?
Notes:
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?
Notes:
5. Platform Features (0-10 pts)
Score: /10
- Native Integration: Does it use Dynamic Island, Live Activities, or Complications?
- Shortcuts: (macOS) Comprehensive keyboard shortcuts?
Notes:
Final Score: /100
๐ข 85-100: App Store Ready
Highly compliant. Ready for official review or featuring.
๐ก 70-84: Needs Polish
Functional and native, but missing critical design finesse or accessibility details.
๐ด <70: High Risk
Significant violations. Likely to be rejected by App Store review or provide poor UX.
Primary Recommendations:
- [Recommendation 1]
- [Recommendation 2]
- [Recommendation 3]