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4.3 Spam after re-creating the app from scratch
Hello everyone, After eight months of development, we’ve reached a roadblock and are hoping someone here might have insights into resolving our issue. Our journey started when we decided to create a betting tips app. We initially purchased a template, customized it extensively, and after three months, the app was ready for iOS submission. However, upon review, we received a 4.3 Spam rejection, citing similarities to other apps on the App Store. We scheduled a call with an Apple representative, who informed us that the issue was code-related—the same code had been used in other apps. Taking this feedback seriously, we spent a month modifying the code, but repeated rejections led us to a more drastic decision: we started over from scratch, avoiding templates, AI-generated code, and GitHub repositories. Three months later, we had a brand-new app with a fully redesigned UI, freshly written code, and additional features we had not seen in any other betting tips app on iOS. We submitted the new app under a new package, only to be rejected again for 4.3 Spam. This time, Apple stated that our submission was similar to another app we own. The only issue? Our previous app had never been published—it was only ever rejected. We reached out to Apple for clarification, explaining our situation and asking whether we should update the original app with this new build instead. Unfortunately, the response was vague, and they could not provide clear guidance on how to proceed. Taking a different approach, we updated the original app with a new name, a new description, new screenshots, and the completely rewritten app build. Despite these changes, we were still rejected for 4.3 Spam. We’ve emphasized to Apple that our app contains unique features not found in any existing iOS apps. While they acknowledged our effort in bringing something new to the platform, the spam issue remains unresolved. At this point, we’re considering small design adjustments, such as changing how tips are displayed horizontally instead of vertically, but we’re running out of ideas and hope. Has anyone else encountered a similar situation? If so, how did you resolve it? Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
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