IosGestureAlternatives [rule] v1.0.0

Every custom gesture must have an equivalent action accessible via a visible button or menu — no action may be gesture-only.

Applies To

any iOS view that introduces a non-standard gesture (long press for exclusive action, multi-finger swipe, custom drag, force touch)

IosGestureAlternatives [rule] v1.0.0

Every custom gesture must have an equivalent action accessible via a visible button or menu — no action may be gesture-only.

Applies To

any iOS view that introduces a non-standard gesture (long press for exclusive action, multi-finger swipe, custom drag, force touch)

Examples

• A two-finger swipe to reorder items also has a drag handle visible on each row.
• A long-press for 'Mark as favourite' also appears in the item's action sheet or row swipe action.

Rationale

Users with motor impairments, Switch Control users, and older users cannot reliably perform complex or multi-touch gestures. A visible alternative ensures equal access to every feature. This is required by Apple HIG Rule 5.7 and is a practical accessibility blocker for App Store review.

Applies To

any iOS view that introduces a non-standard gesture (long press for exclusive action, multi-finger swipe, custom drag, force touch)