The accusation that the App Store refuses ``an application whose mechanism is too simple'' is a hot topic


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Dirk Vorderstraße

Regarding the App Store, which Apple operates as an app store for iOS devices , there have been complaints that `` app reviews are too powerful and are not in the interests of users '', and on the other hand, ``App Store reviews are It should be stricter,' a well-known programmer argues , and the release of third-party apps is often discussed. In this way, in order to release a third-party app on the App Store, it is necessary to pass a rigorous review by a specialized team. An accusation that the release was denied has been posted and is making new headlines.

App Store doesn't accept 'too simple' apps — Alin Panaitiu
https://notes.alinpanaitiu.com/Dealing%20with%20App%20Store%20rejections

App Store doesn't accept “too simple” apps | Hacker News
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32526047

Arin Panayitiu, who lives in Romania and develops applications, has accused Apple's App Store of repeatedly rejecting applications and not being able to release them on his blog. Mr. Panayitiu has been rejected by the App Store many times in the past, because the APIs related to user privacy did not meet Apple's standards, and the App Store It seems that it was a convincing reason because it included functions linked to apps that were not supported. However, it is the first time that it has been rejected because 'the content of the application is not sufficient', and he said that he did not understand what the problem was.

The app Panaitiu and his brother built is a simple, no-frills app that summarizes information about parties and music festivals in Romania. It was designed to display location and directions, as well as a link for purchasing tickets. Mr. Panayitiu says that event information is collected for hours every day, making it a useful app that contains information that is not easily available on a simple web page.



When I sent this app to the App Store for review, I was told that ``The submitted app contains only links, images, and content collected from the Internet, and has limited or no native iOS functionality. No, it is not suitable for the App Store because the web browsing experience and the content of the application are not sufficiently different.' Panayitiu is disappointed with the results of the App Store review, describing it as 'the most ridiculous rejection I've ever read.' In addition, the message sent by the App Store said, 'We will review the concept of the app and work to create an app that provides users with an engaging and lasting experience that meets the App Store's high expectations for quality and functionality. We recommend that you



In response to the review from the App Store, Mr. Panayitiu added a new ``application-specific function that differs from the web browsing experience''. Specifically, a push notification function that notifies you when new information is added, a function that acquires the user's location information and sorts events in order of proximity or carefully selects events held nearby, Implemented a share button function to share the link with others using iOS specific functions. However, when I sent it to the App Store for review again, it was rejected for the exact same reason. From there, I added a function that allows you to see a list of events on the map, and a widget function on the home screen that looks like an iOS app, although it is useless. The message said it was rejected again.



Mr. Panayitiu sent a message to the App Store reviewer asking, ``This app uses multiple iOS-specific features. What specifically does this app need to be accepted?'' When I sent it, it said, 'There is no universal standard for determining what is the best experience for your users. See our iOS development videos to understand what makes your app a great experience for your users, or the guidelines available at Apple Developer. You can check it.' Mr. Panayitiu also added a function using the device's sensor, but lamented, ``The App Store just doesn't like the idea of the app and won't accept anything I add.''




Mr. Panayitiu's experience was also talked about on the social news site Hacker News, saying, ``The App Store review process is terrible, and it's a black box about what you're looking for and what's wrong. Despite the huge amount of rules, the App Store is full of silly and fraudulent/blackmail apps.' I don't think it has the right to decide.There are people who like 'too simple apps', and we should also recognize the user's right to install what they need.' On the other hand, ``If the content of the review is clarified, it is possible to create a malicious application that circumvents it. Since security is strengthened by ambiguity, it is possible that the application will be rejected for random reasons.'' Some have defended the App Store's review system.

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