Policy reading / details

Editorial policy

Public facts should be traceable, current, and useful.

Indie Mac Apps is an independent editorial project. This policy is effective from and applies to the published directory, comparisons, and guides.

Policy effective ·

Editorial method

  • Confirm app identity, developer, category, purchase model, compatibility, and approved destinations.
  • Write an original summary for every listing; enhanced listings add sourced workflows, features, and cautions.
  • Use reviewed local assets for any public app icons or screenshots.
  • Keep draft, queued, rejected, and incomplete records out of public routes.

Source policy

Product facts are grounded in official developer material or other approved evidence captured during review. Competitor descriptions, rankings, and proprietary datasets are not source material for public copy.

Pricing and compatibility can change. Each listing shows when its evidence was checked, and visitors should confirm current terms before buying.

External-link policy

App calls to action pass through an internal interstitial and may only resolve to a reviewed official or authorized destination. The directory does not host installers and does not control the destination site.

Paid sponsorships and editorial independence

When available, sponsored placements are labeled wherever they appear and are kept separate from editorial review and natural listing order. Payment does not buy app acceptance, a favorable review, a ranking, or influence over published facts. Ordinary submissions remain free.

When sponsorship is available, coverage and fixed one-time prices are disclosed before purchase. A placement may link only to the app's approved official website; the first release does not accept custom destination URLs. Custom summaries require owner review before Checkout.

Uncertainty and corrections

Unsupported, conflicting, or unresolved facts should be excluded or stated as a caution instead of converted into certainty. Send corrections to hello@indiemacapps.com with the affected page and an official supporting source. Material corrections should update the visible verification date or policy date as appropriate.