2 months ago
- Apple's App Store is experiencing high submission volume due to 'vibe coding', causing delays in app review, even for major apps like X.
- Non-game apps have surpassed games as the top revenue source on the App Store for the first time, likely due to easier CRUD app development.
- The app review team often uses automated rejection messages with minimal detail, making it hard for developers to communicate their perspective.
- The developer of Wiseday faced a rejection because screenshots supposedly didn't show the actual app in use, despite them illustrating the core concept (a paper page).
- The developer argues that Apple's two guidelines—showing the actual app in use and highlighting the core concept—are contradictory for Wiseday, as the core concept is a paper page previewed in-app.
- The developer responded to the rejection by explaining the technical details and adding a traditional device-wrapped screenshot to comply with the majority rule.