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Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats change to Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam
Regarding 4.1, I deleted the ranking and text of the title according to your instructions and submitted it. It turned into 4.3(a) spam. How should I deal with it? Why did it become 4.3? The following is the information given by the 2nd review team Hello, Thank you for your resubmission. Upon further review, we identified additional issues that need your attention. See below for more information. If you have any questions, we are here to help. Reply to this message in App Store Connect and let us know. Review Environment Submission ID: fd44c6b9-ff2d-4ee5-bf5c-c1ede1a5b6b4 Review date: June 10, 2024 Version reviewed: 1.0.0 Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats The app or its metadata appears to contain potentially misleading references to third-party content. Specifically, the app includes content that resembles one or multiple third-party sports teams and/or leagues without the necessary authorization. Next Steps If you have the necessary rights to distribute an app with this third-party content,
Topic: Design SubTopic: General
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Jun ’24
Reply to Repeated Guideline 4.3 Rejection for Update – Requesting Insight From Fellow Developers And App Review Team
This is amazing how they just comment the same generic response even in the forum. i am facing the exact same issue I submitted my app last week and got rejected due to 4.3. After explaining the features and uniqueness of the app, they worte Me a reply that the issue has resolved. then they rejected due to 2.3.6 , fixed that and again today they returned to say again that the app is being rejected due to 4.3. Even when I attach screenshots of their message saying it has resolved just 48 hours ago, they are still holding their ground and keep on re me. they are not even saying what in the app is breaching the 4.3 guideline. this is an absolutely disgraceful
Nov ’25
Questions Regarding App Rejection for 4.3(a) - Duplicate App, Seeking Help and Feedback
Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to the developer community for help regarding an issue I encountered while submitting our app YouMiUM for review on the App Store. Our app was rejected due to 4.3(a) - Duplicate App, and we believe this might be a mistake. I would appreciate any insights or assistance in understanding the reasoning behind this decision. Our App’s Independence and Originality First of all, I want to emphasize that YouMiUM is a fully independently designed and developed app. All of the UI, interactions, and functionality have been created by our team from scratch. We did not use any templates or clone any existing apps. We have registered software copyrights, received electronic copyright certification, have ICP filing information, and possess a business license to prove our app's independence. Question: Why Is Our App Considered a Duplicate? During the review process, our app was flagged for 4.3(a) - Duplicate App, but we are left wondering why an entirely original app would b
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Mar ’25
App Development with Swift Book - stuck at unit 4.3
Dear all,I am trying to learn how to code with Swift, I really want to and, to start, I completed the Intro to App Development with Swift. So far, so good ...I then passed to the App Development with Swift book as it was supposed to be a step up (at least in difficulty). I completed the first 3 units and started the 4th a few days ago.I am now stuck at unit 4.3 (Model View Controller) during the Lab at the end of the unit. No matter what I write (even if I try to copy exactly what is in the 'solution' project) I keep getting an error when trying to create Outlet(s) from the main.storyboard's text fields to the AthleteFormViewController.swift file. This error says: Could not insert new outlet connection: Could not find any information for the class named AthleteFormViewController (all of this in red color). This is the second consecutive exercise that I would have to abandon because following the EXACT instructions given in the book puts me into a dead end. Then I confront with the solutions, try them
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Mar ’18
Guideline 4.3 - Design - Spam
Hi everyone,I got an application from a market and send to store. But rejected. What kind of changes can I make?We noticed that your app provides the same feature set as many of the other apps you've submitted to the App Store; it simply varies in content or language, which is considered a form of spam.The following apps were found to provide different content but are identical in functionality:1262896391Next StepsTo resolve this issue, please combine apps with a common feature set into a single container app.You will experience a delayed review process if you deliberately disregard the App Store Review Guidelines, ignore previous rejection feedback in future app submissions, or use your app to mislead or deceive users.Important InformationAs a result of violating this guideline, your app’s review has been delayed. Future submissions of this app, and other apps associated with your Apple Developer account, will also experience a delayed review. Deliberate disregard of the App Store Review Guidelines and attem
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Jul ’17
4.3 Design Spam - Roadblock
Hi, I am stuck at Design Spam, I have done numerous revisions but still i am getting We still noticed your app shares a similar binary, metadata, and/or concept as apps submitted to the App Store by other developers, with only minor differences. from app review team. The app which I am trying to submit is a simple social media app, and its been almost a month it could not pass the review. I have updated meta data, updated assets but still app is getting rejected. Has anyone faced similar case, if yes then how did they solved it? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Nov ’24
13 Years Old App Gets Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam Rejection
Our application was first published on December 16, 2012, at 11:42 PM, and has been available on the market for 13 years. Over the years, we have implemented hundreds of updates to enhance and refine the app. Our recent updates are rejected for the reason Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam warning. How can it be for a 13 years old app. Please advice me what to do. Thanks in advance
Topic: Design SubTopic: General
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Feb ’25
Extremely Original AI/ML Game Rejected due to 4.3 Spam. Tips on appealing?
I have submitted my game app for review (first release) but it was rejected due to Regarding guideline 4.3, we continue to noticed your app shares a similar binary, metadata, and/or concept as apps submitted to the App Store by other developers, with only minor differences.. I've made attempts to explain to the reviewer on the originality but no success. Some unique features of the app: Arcade style platform with multiple mini-games All games have unique mechanics, and they are supported by AI/ML algorithms to alter the difficulty based on the user's prior performances Various modes to compete with other users for rewards There are more but I prefer not to go too much into detail publicly as I strongly believe that it's an original game app, and don't want to disclose the full design; Happy to be proven otherwise. Essentially, I didn't find any games in the app store with AI/ML to alter the settings per play with competitive aspect involved. This was explained to an app reviewer during a 1:1 consulta
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Jan ’25
Reply to My App Rejected 4.3 Design: Spam
Also facing the same issue, App got a 4.3spam, it's an update to an existing live App. I hope we as Indi developers can have better support and concrete solution regarding this dreaded 4.3 app killer. I have read in some threads that even a container app gets rejected. hours/days/months/dollar spent all down the drain with this 4.3.
Jul ’24
Guideline 4.3(b) rejection for app integrating WeatherKit, HealthKit, EventKit, Contacts, and CoreLocation with AI
My app has been rejected three times under Guideline 4.3(b). I'm seeking guidance from anyone who has navigated a similar situation. The app generates real-time personalized content by combining data from five iOS frameworks — WeatherKit, EventKit, HealthKit, Contacts, and CoreLocation — with an AI API. The generated output directly references the user's actual current weather, actual calendar events, and actual health patterns. No content library exists. Every output is unique. My competitors in this space do not use this method and mine is seriously impressive and can be very beneficial to the user. No other app on the App Store integrates these five frameworks together at content generation time. A 2-minute test confirms this: grant permissions, generate content, and observe your real weather and calendar data in the output. My concern is a process inconsistency. The app was initially reviewed and rejected for four technical issues. Guideline 4.3(b) was not cited. All four issues were res
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Rejection of VPN App for Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam
Hello everyone, We are currently facing a frustrating situation: we are trying to publish an app that enables VPN connection with our platform, which is offered exclusively to our clients. However, our app is being repeatedly rejected under Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam. To clarify, this VPN app is strictly for enterprise use and only operates in specifically provisioned environments. It is not a generic VPN client and cannot function outside of its intended context. Authorship: The entire codebase is original and exclusive. The only third-party dependencies are: WireGuardKit: used for establishing the VPN tunnel (WireGuard protocol). ZIPFoundation: used for compression and decompression of packages. Uniqueness: No other VPN app on the market works with our solution. The only thing in common with some is the use of the WireGuard protocol. Our app includes an agent that reports device information to our platform for security policy evaluation and access control. It uses entirely proprietary authent
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Sep ’25
Guideline 4.3 - Design - Abuse against developers?
Hello,We have problems regarding:Guideline 4.3 - DesignWe noticed that your app provides the same feature set as many of the other apps you've submitted to the App Store; it simply varies in content or language, which is considered a form of spam.Additionally, apps that use the same - or very similar - icons make it difficult for users to find apps and are considered a form of spam.The case is that we work with radio apps and all will be similar but each radio want your own app and not stay inside some shared app with others stations. Even if we change app layout, use diferent contents and graphs, the app is rejected.I believe that exist diferences between some cases, and forbiden a developer to make others apps of the same type is abusive. Apple force developer to make an app that the developer client do not need or request. That's a very strange action from apple and really I would like that someone from apple explain why reject apps of the same type from one developer could be good to someone. In
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Sep ’17
Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats change to Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam
Regarding 4.1, I deleted the ranking and text of the title according to your instructions and submitted it. It turned into 4.3(a) spam. How should I deal with it? Why did it become 4.3? The following is the information given by the 2nd review team Hello, Thank you for your resubmission. Upon further review, we identified additional issues that need your attention. See below for more information. If you have any questions, we are here to help. Reply to this message in App Store Connect and let us know. Review Environment Submission ID: fd44c6b9-ff2d-4ee5-bf5c-c1ede1a5b6b4 Review date: June 10, 2024 Version reviewed: 1.0.0 Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats The app or its metadata appears to contain potentially misleading references to third-party content. Specifically, the app includes content that resembles one or multiple third-party sports teams and/or leagues without the necessary authorization. Next Steps If you have the necessary rights to distribute an app with this third-party content,
Topic: Design SubTopic: General
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Jun ’24
Reply to Eclipse (4.4) and other Java applications unusable under El Capitan DP3
Same here with Eclipse 4.3 and 4.4. Everything was working well until I upgraded to Beta 3 this morning.
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Jul ’15
Reply to Repeated Guideline 4.3 Rejection for Update – Requesting Insight From Fellow Developers And App Review Team
This is amazing how they just comment the same generic response even in the forum. i am facing the exact same issue I submitted my app last week and got rejected due to 4.3. After explaining the features and uniqueness of the app, they worte Me a reply that the issue has resolved. then they rejected due to 2.3.6 , fixed that and again today they returned to say again that the app is being rejected due to 4.3. Even when I attach screenshots of their message saying it has resolved just 48 hours ago, they are still holding their ground and keep on re me. they are not even saying what in the app is breaching the 4.3 guideline. this is an absolutely disgraceful
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Nov ’25
Questions Regarding App Rejection for 4.3(a) - Duplicate App, Seeking Help and Feedback
Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to the developer community for help regarding an issue I encountered while submitting our app YouMiUM for review on the App Store. Our app was rejected due to 4.3(a) - Duplicate App, and we believe this might be a mistake. I would appreciate any insights or assistance in understanding the reasoning behind this decision. Our App’s Independence and Originality First of all, I want to emphasize that YouMiUM is a fully independently designed and developed app. All of the UI, interactions, and functionality have been created by our team from scratch. We did not use any templates or clone any existing apps. We have registered software copyrights, received electronic copyright certification, have ICP filing information, and possess a business license to prove our app's independence. Question: Why Is Our App Considered a Duplicate? During the review process, our app was flagged for 4.3(a) - Duplicate App, but we are left wondering why an entirely original app would b
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Mar ’25
App Development with Swift Book - stuck at unit 4.3
Dear all,I am trying to learn how to code with Swift, I really want to and, to start, I completed the Intro to App Development with Swift. So far, so good ...I then passed to the App Development with Swift book as it was supposed to be a step up (at least in difficulty). I completed the first 3 units and started the 4th a few days ago.I am now stuck at unit 4.3 (Model View Controller) during the Lab at the end of the unit. No matter what I write (even if I try to copy exactly what is in the 'solution' project) I keep getting an error when trying to create Outlet(s) from the main.storyboard's text fields to the AthleteFormViewController.swift file. This error says: Could not insert new outlet connection: Could not find any information for the class named AthleteFormViewController (all of this in red color). This is the second consecutive exercise that I would have to abandon because following the EXACT instructions given in the book puts me into a dead end. Then I confront with the solutions, try them
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Mar ’18
Guideline 4.3 - Design - Spam
Hi everyone,I got an application from a market and send to store. But rejected. What kind of changes can I make?We noticed that your app provides the same feature set as many of the other apps you've submitted to the App Store; it simply varies in content or language, which is considered a form of spam.The following apps were found to provide different content but are identical in functionality:1262896391Next StepsTo resolve this issue, please combine apps with a common feature set into a single container app.You will experience a delayed review process if you deliberately disregard the App Store Review Guidelines, ignore previous rejection feedback in future app submissions, or use your app to mislead or deceive users.Important InformationAs a result of violating this guideline, your app’s review has been delayed. Future submissions of this app, and other apps associated with your Apple Developer account, will also experience a delayed review. Deliberate disregard of the App Store Review Guidelines and attem
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Jul ’17
4.3 Design Spam - Roadblock
Hi, I am stuck at Design Spam, I have done numerous revisions but still i am getting We still noticed your app shares a similar binary, metadata, and/or concept as apps submitted to the App Store by other developers, with only minor differences. from app review team. The app which I am trying to submit is a simple social media app, and its been almost a month it could not pass the review. I have updated meta data, updated assets but still app is getting rejected. Has anyone faced similar case, if yes then how did they solved it? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Nov ’24
13 Years Old App Gets Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam Rejection
Our application was first published on December 16, 2012, at 11:42 PM, and has been available on the market for 13 years. Over the years, we have implemented hundreds of updates to enhance and refine the app. Our recent updates are rejected for the reason Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam warning. How can it be for a 13 years old app. Please advice me what to do. Thanks in advance
Topic: Design SubTopic: General
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Feb ’25
Extremely Original AI/ML Game Rejected due to 4.3 Spam. Tips on appealing?
I have submitted my game app for review (first release) but it was rejected due to Regarding guideline 4.3, we continue to noticed your app shares a similar binary, metadata, and/or concept as apps submitted to the App Store by other developers, with only minor differences.. I've made attempts to explain to the reviewer on the originality but no success. Some unique features of the app: Arcade style platform with multiple mini-games All games have unique mechanics, and they are supported by AI/ML algorithms to alter the difficulty based on the user's prior performances Various modes to compete with other users for rewards There are more but I prefer not to go too much into detail publicly as I strongly believe that it's an original game app, and don't want to disclose the full design; Happy to be proven otherwise. Essentially, I didn't find any games in the app store with AI/ML to alter the settings per play with competitive aspect involved. This was explained to an app reviewer during a 1:1 consulta
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Jan ’25
Reply to Xcode multiple targets vs separate project ?
The discussion is under guideline 4.3. See, for example, https://forums.developer.apple.com/thread/85411
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Dec ’17
Reply to Bizarre situation involving 4.3 guideline and app that cannot be deleted
It really seems that 4.3 thing is getting out of hand. I wonder when they will admit they did a big mistake by trying to enforce it this way.
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Oct ’17
Reply to My App Rejected 4.3 Design: Spam
Also facing the same issue, App got a 4.3spam, it's an update to an existing live App. I hope we as Indi developers can have better support and concrete solution regarding this dreaded 4.3 app killer. I have read in some threads that even a container app gets rejected. hours/days/months/dollar spent all down the drain with this 4.3.
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Jul ’24
Guideline 4.3(b) rejection for app integrating WeatherKit, HealthKit, EventKit, Contacts, and CoreLocation with AI
My app has been rejected three times under Guideline 4.3(b). I'm seeking guidance from anyone who has navigated a similar situation. The app generates real-time personalized content by combining data from five iOS frameworks — WeatherKit, EventKit, HealthKit, Contacts, and CoreLocation — with an AI API. The generated output directly references the user's actual current weather, actual calendar events, and actual health patterns. No content library exists. Every output is unique. My competitors in this space do not use this method and mine is seriously impressive and can be very beneficial to the user. No other app on the App Store integrates these five frameworks together at content generation time. A 2-minute test confirms this: grant permissions, generate content, and observe your real weather and calendar data in the output. My concern is a process inconsistency. The app was initially reviewed and rejected for four technical issues. Guideline 4.3(b) was not cited. All four issues were res
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Rejection of VPN App for Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam
Hello everyone, We are currently facing a frustrating situation: we are trying to publish an app that enables VPN connection with our platform, which is offered exclusively to our clients. However, our app is being repeatedly rejected under Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam. To clarify, this VPN app is strictly for enterprise use and only operates in specifically provisioned environments. It is not a generic VPN client and cannot function outside of its intended context. Authorship: The entire codebase is original and exclusive. The only third-party dependencies are: WireGuardKit: used for establishing the VPN tunnel (WireGuard protocol). ZIPFoundation: used for compression and decompression of packages. Uniqueness: No other VPN app on the market works with our solution. The only thing in common with some is the use of the WireGuard protocol. Our app includes an agent that reports device information to our platform for security policy evaluation and access control. It uses entirely proprietary authent
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Sep ’25
Guideline 4.3 - Design - Abuse against developers?
Hello,We have problems regarding:Guideline 4.3 - DesignWe noticed that your app provides the same feature set as many of the other apps you've submitted to the App Store; it simply varies in content or language, which is considered a form of spam.Additionally, apps that use the same - or very similar - icons make it difficult for users to find apps and are considered a form of spam.The case is that we work with radio apps and all will be similar but each radio want your own app and not stay inside some shared app with others stations. Even if we change app layout, use diferent contents and graphs, the app is rejected.I believe that exist diferences between some cases, and forbiden a developer to make others apps of the same type is abusive. Apple force developer to make an app that the developer client do not need or request. That's a very strange action from apple and really I would like that someone from apple explain why reject apps of the same type from one developer could be good to someone. In
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Sep ’17