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Stickers rejected for 3rd party content
I created a sticker app that was rejected for Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats because it resembled my anime web site. That was intentional, obviously...so I explained that it's indeed my site and I have full rights to use its trademarks and copyrights. I even provided a URL where that site links to the app as proof that I'm not just some random person. I re-submitted the stickers unchanged...just with additional explaination.They got rejected AGAIN! This time, Apple says, Your app or its metadata appears to contain misleading content. Specifically, the application is still leveraging 3rd party content.There is absolutely no 3rd party content in the app. I think they are under the impression that the mascot character in the stickers is from some existing anime property, but the art is 100% original and merely drawn in the anime style. The art and character is not from any particular anime show. It's not even fan art. 100% original content.The screenshots included with the rejection are of the app ic
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Rejected because app name is copycat
But which app i am copying, I don't know. I got this message: Your app or its metadata appears to contain misleading content. Specifically, your app’s name is leveraging another popular app on App Store.I did a search of my app name on the App Store and didn't find any popular app with a similar name. My app name is Decision Coin - Flip or Spin Random Choice Maker. If anyone can tell me wich app i am copying, let me know. I replied asking the reviewer this but no reply yet. Thank you so much.
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4. 1 Design: Copycats (iOS)
My App was rejected with this reason Design: Copycats (iOS).Now I do not know what the real reason is. On a screenshot you can see a piece of a car, but you can not tell what kind of car that is.Can the car be the reason?Or does the icon look similar to other apps? It is a collage app. All collage app icons look similar. But not exactly the same.I really do not know what to do. I spent two months development time, 2000 $ for translations and designer. And now this surprise.Full message:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. 1 Design: Copycats (iOS)Guideline 4.1 - DesignYour app or its metadata appears to contain misleading content.Specifically, your app includes content that resembles third-party apps that are live on the App Store.Next StepsTo resolve this issue, please make the necessary changes to your app so that it does not infringe upon the rights of a third party:- Remove all third-party marks from your app icon, screenshots, a
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Mar ’17
How to prove app for famous client is "official"
My app for a somewhat famous client was rejected under 4. 1 DESIGN: COPYCATS. What kind of materials is Apple expecting as proof that the client has authorized the app? The client has never published an app before. This is also my first time submitting to Apple, hence my asking questions hereI can put up a webpage on the client's official website identifying myself as the developer. I can also submit a signed and dated note from the client identifying myself as the authorized developer. Would these measures suffice?
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Reply to Review Process for Search Ads
Thanks for your reply.There is an Introducing Search Ads session tomorrow. We should get more information about how they really work.However, so far in the first beta, search ads are much worse than I could have imagined. They are completely irrelevant most of the time and favor copycat or competitor apps over genuine ones:- searching for hotel or restaurant shows you... game ads 😐- searching for famous trademarked names like twitter or snapshat shows you... competitor ads 😮- searching for specific app name like monument valley shows you... a copycat app ad 😠I really hope this will be fixed soon, as this is bad both for developers and customers (and eventually Apple itself).
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Jun ’16
How to deal with a copycat?
Hello,an app of mine was copied by another developper.Not just the app features, but all the materials on the app store:- Same app name, they just added a plus word- Almost same description. All the special wording and marketing carefully created was copied with very little changes.I wrote apple but they said to report a copyright infringement. But it’s not a copyright or official issue is it ? I don’t care if they copy my app, I care of them using same name and marketing in app store.How to deal with the situation ? Is it allowed in the app store to just copy any app, use same name adding a plus or pro, using same app description ? Doesn’t Apple disallow blatant copies of apps and app store materials ?The form apple asked me to fill is supposed to put me in contact with the copycat. But I don't care about that and expected App store authority to prevent such behavior. Please advise
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why my apps are rejected by same message one month was taken
hello almost one month was taken and my apps are rejected by same message i build my own idea but app rivew send me message copycats sometimes other message i build new apps totally different but error was nt gone
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May ’17
Stickers rejected for 3rd party content
I created a sticker app that was rejected for Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats because it resembled my anime web site. That was intentional, obviously...so I explained that it's indeed my site and I have full rights to use its trademarks and copyrights. I even provided a URL where that site links to the app as proof that I'm not just some random person. I re-submitted the stickers unchanged...just with additional explaination.They got rejected AGAIN! This time, Apple says, Your app or its metadata appears to contain misleading content. Specifically, the application is still leveraging 3rd party content.There is absolutely no 3rd party content in the app. I think they are under the impression that the mascot character in the stickers is from some existing anime property, but the art is 100% original and merely drawn in the anime style. The art and character is not from any particular anime show. It's not even fan art. 100% original content.The screenshots included with the rejection are of the app ic
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May ’17
Rejected because app name is copycat
But which app i am copying, I don't know. I got this message: Your app or its metadata appears to contain misleading content. Specifically, your app’s name is leveraging another popular app on App Store.I did a search of my app name on the App Store and didn't find any popular app with a similar name. My app name is Decision Coin - Flip or Spin Random Choice Maker. If anyone can tell me wich app i am copying, let me know. I replied asking the reviewer this but no reply yet. Thank you so much.
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Apr ’17
Reply to If I create a successful app that is bringing in considerable revenue, can Apple create a similar app and push me out of business? Apple's Indepenedent Development Clause says they can or am I interpreting it wrong?
While Apple will listen to copycat claims against other devs in the store, it seems like that's exactly what has happened in the past, so yes, I think it's always a possibility.
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Apr ’17
4. 1 Design: Copycats (iOS)
My App was rejected with this reason Design: Copycats (iOS).Now I do not know what the real reason is. On a screenshot you can see a piece of a car, but you can not tell what kind of car that is.Can the car be the reason?Or does the icon look similar to other apps? It is a collage app. All collage app icons look similar. But not exactly the same.I really do not know what to do. I spent two months development time, 2000 $ for translations and designer. And now this surprise.Full message:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. 1 Design: Copycats (iOS)Guideline 4.1 - DesignYour app or its metadata appears to contain misleading content.Specifically, your app includes content that resembles third-party apps that are live on the App Store.Next StepsTo resolve this issue, please make the necessary changes to your app so that it does not infringe upon the rights of a third party:- Remove all third-party marks from your app icon, screenshots, a
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Mar ’17
Reply to Can I have 2 separate Apps with 2 different developers with the same source code?
I don't believe you'd be setting a precedent, as long as they don't appear to be copycats once in the store.
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Feb ’17
How to prove app for famous client is "official"
My app for a somewhat famous client was rejected under 4. 1 DESIGN: COPYCATS. What kind of materials is Apple expecting as proof that the client has authorized the app? The client has never published an app before. This is also my first time submitting to Apple, hence my asking questions hereI can put up a webpage on the client's official website identifying myself as the developer. I can also submit a signed and dated note from the client identifying myself as the authorized developer. Would these measures suffice?
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Jan ’17
Reply to Review Process for Search Ads
Thanks for your reply.There is an Introducing Search Ads session tomorrow. We should get more information about how they really work.However, so far in the first beta, search ads are much worse than I could have imagined. They are completely irrelevant most of the time and favor copycat or competitor apps over genuine ones:- searching for hotel or restaurant shows you... game ads 😐- searching for famous trademarked names like twitter or snapshat shows you... competitor ads 😮- searching for specific app name like monument valley shows you... a copycat app ad 😠I really hope this will be fixed soon, as this is bad both for developers and customers (and eventually Apple itself).
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Jun ’16
Review Process for Search Ads
Hi,Will sponsored apps be more strictly reviewed ?My biggest worry is that copycat or low-quality apps might appear as the first search result.
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Jun ’16
Reply to App Trademark - HELP!
Seen this recent thread?How to deal with a copycat?
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May ’16
How to deal with a copycat?
Hello,an app of mine was copied by another developper.Not just the app features, but all the materials on the app store:- Same app name, they just added a plus word- Almost same description. All the special wording and marketing carefully created was copied with very little changes.I wrote apple but they said to report a copyright infringement. But it’s not a copyright or official issue is it ? I don’t care if they copy my app, I care of them using same name and marketing in app store.How to deal with the situation ? Is it allowed in the app store to just copy any app, use same name adding a plus or pro, using same app description ? Doesn’t Apple disallow blatant copies of apps and app store materials ?The form apple asked me to fill is supposed to put me in contact with the copycat. But I don't care about that and expected App store authority to prevent such behavior. Please advise
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Feb ’16