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Extremely offended by Inconsistent Review
Extremely offended. It leaves me speechless at how inconsistent the apple developer review process is. I got case 4.3 resolved previously, but they keep telling me how I violated 4.3. So I added new functionalities but they still reply with the same automatic response. They told me I have one thing (blocking function) before the approval, I did so, and they still reject me. I am about to lose a lot of money because of this inconsistent process. It makes me so angry and desparate. Please do your work.
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Feb ’25
Uploading a Whitealabel app to the App Store
I am whitelabeling the Rocket.Chat app for use with a small but growing group of people. I want to make it as easy as possible for them to download and use the app as many of them are not very tech savvy. When going to upload the app, the review process flagged it as a violation of guideline 4.3 - Spam. My question is: 1) Is there another way that would be better to distribute my app? 2) Is there a way I can change my app or my listing so as not to violate 4.3 as spam is absolutely not my intension. Thank you for your help!
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Jan ’23
Reply to publish different app version according to the country
Regarding different versions of the app for different country App Stores - you choose the countries in which each app is listed for sale. So you could use a different app for different countries. Each different app would actually be just a different version of the same app. But here you would run up against being rejected for '4.3 Spam' https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/#spam A better solution would be to have the app detect the country App Store from which it is purchased. I do not know a straightforward way of doing that because currentLocale is set by the user's preference not the user's App Store country. But another way is to make an SKProductRequest for an IAP - any IAP. During the response to that SKProductRequest you would examine the SKProduct's priceLocale.countryCode and that would reveal the counry of the App Store. https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/skproduct/1506145-pricelocale?language=objcIn this process there is no need to actually make the purch
May ’19
Reply to Why Doesnt this Wrap Correctly?
I could not get it wrapping at the right place. It looks like SwiftUI wraps to balance as much as possible to have same length text on both lines. No way to directly ask for a lineBreakMode, unless you go through UIViewRepresentable https://stackoverflow.com/questions/58469001/how-can-i-get-text-to-wrap-in-a-uilabel-via-uiviewrepresentable-without-having/58474880#58474880 . how to vertical align top for text High Tide Declare in the HStack (see below) I tested with a longer text just to check Text(1:08 AM (Tue 03) January and more) Why do you define explicit GeometryProxy var ? How to you call to initialise (in SceneDelegate for instance). I changed as follows to be able to test struct TideForecastInfoView: View { // var geometryProxy: GeometryProxy var body: some View { GeometryReader { geometryProxy in VStack { getHeaders(geometryProxy) TideForecastEntryView() // geometryProxy: geometryProxy) .padding(2) } .background(.white) .clipShape(RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 14)) .shadow(radius: 8) } } @ViewBuilder
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Jan ’23
About Guideline 4.2.6
In Guideline 4.2.6.Apps created from a commercialized template or app generation service will be rejected unless they are submitted directly by the provider of the app’s content. These services should not submit apps on behalf of their clients and should offer tools that let their clients create customized, innovative apps that provide unique customer experiences.This Guideline is very similar to Guideline 4.3.How to comply with Guideline 4.2.6 without violating Guideline 4.3?Is it possible to just use the tool to create an similar app and submit it using the client's developer account?Is there an impact if the customer's developer account is an individual developer account and not an enterprise developer account?
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Reply to App Review rejected due to Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam App Store Distribution & Marketing
Thanks Jay_limbani for this topic, I'm facing this issue as well. Let me borrow your topic to ask Apple App Review Team to assit me, hope you don't mind. Appreciate and thank you. Submission ID : c845d491-a9e6-46b2-81d1-acb659cf55c6 Dear App Review Team, I hope this message finds you well. Harmonian is not just another app; it’s a heartfelt effort to create a platform where individuals facing life’s challenges can find support, guidance, and hope. It is a unique, ad-free space focused on fostering mental well-being, empathy, and positive engagement—unlike entertainment-driven or generic platforms. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference by helping people connect, share, and uplift one another in a safe and harmonious environment. I understand your concerns under Guideline 4.3(a) regarding similarities with other apps. While certain features may seem familiar, I assure you that Harmonian is fundamentally different in its purpose, execution, and user experience. It is built with a focus on pers
Nov ’24
Reply to Apple is preventing us from updating our app
Hi, Unfortunately, I am still facing the same issue. The latest versions have been rejected multiple times under Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam: “We 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. Submitting similar or repackaged apps is a form of spam that creates clutter and makes it difficult for users to discover new apps.” I’ve carefully reviewed this feedback and made significant updates after each rejection, including adding new features, improving the UI/UX, rebranding, and introducing localization for more languages. Despite these efforts, the app continues to be rejected for the same reason. Here’s a summary of the key changes I’ve made so far: • Added ~10 unique new features • Completely revamped the UI/UX • Introduced new languages (localization) • Implemented TipKit • Rebranded the entire app • Improved security • Added entirely new modes The latest version of the app is vastly diffe
Jan ’25
Reply to 4.3 Design Guidelines - Apple please reconsider how this is enforced.
I feel it is less about what differences are inside the application, and more about Apple wanting to reduce the clutter in the Appstore.I am all for reducing the number of junk apps, clones, flappy games, and spam, but to outright tell all developers that they have to combine several games into a container app, some of which just don't belong together is overstretching this guideline.Apple needs to soften up the 4.3 guidelines, and allow developers to continue to publish apps that are branded toward the specific target market. eg: diet apps should not be combined. I as a customer would not want to download an app with multiple varying diets when I'm only looking for one specific one.Same with travel apps - if I want an app that caters to Paris traveling, I do not want NYC, Rome, London, Milan, & other cities in a bundle.The idea behind the agreement is well intended, but it's taken too far, without consideration for marketing & other things that come into play with the Appstore.So the topic i
Aug ’17
App multiple times rejected - 4.3.0 Design: Spam
Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice or shared experiences regarding an app rejection under App Store Review Guideline 4.3(b) – Design – Spam. Our app was rejected and, after an appeal to the App Review Board, Apple maintained that the app “duplicates the content and functionality of similar apps in a saturated category.” We strongly disagree with this classification and are struggling to understand how Guideline 4.3(b) has been applied in our case. The app was developed as an original product: Custom-designed content (including original cards and interactions) A unique visual style and UI A distinct interaction flow focused on encouraging social interaction between users This was not a template-based or reskinned app, nor is it part of a series of similar submissions. We fully respect the App Store Review Guidelines and are open to making adjustments to better align with them. However, what we find difficult is the lack of specific, actionable feedback. We have not received clear gui
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Jan ’26
App stuck in "Waiting for Review" for over a week after Rejection
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some guidance from developers who may have experienced something similar. I recently submitted a new app and initially received a rejection under Guideline 4.3(b) (Spam), with Apple stating that the app duplicated functionality found in an already saturated category. After the rejection, I made updates and submitted a new build along with detailed review notes explaining how the app differs from other apps in same category. The new submission has now been sitting in Waiting for Review for over a week, and there has been no communication from App Review. I'm trying to understand whether this is normal for apps that were previously rejected under 4.3(b), or if it may indicate that the app has been escalated for additional review. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!
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May ’26
Reply to My App Rejected 4.3 Design: Spam
We have been developing a new app for scanning documents and photos for six months. This app has many unique features that other apps don't have. The app automatically detects holes on the documents that have been punched with a hole punch and removes them from the document. The corners of the detected document are automatically moved inwards to get clean edges, the user can set how many pixels to indented. This app recognises the text very accurately and inserts it into the PDF document behind the image at the exact position and text size as the text on the image. The PDF generated by the app can be searched for text and the text can be marked and copied. Another important feature that no other app in the App Store offers is the function that all four corners of the document are shown enlarged in four circles and are visible at the same time. The user can see immediately if the corners have been recognized satisfactorily or if they should be corrected. The user can move the corners either on the document or
Jun ’23
Extremely offended by Inconsistent Review
Extremely offended. It leaves me speechless at how inconsistent the apple developer review process is. I got case 4.3 resolved previously, but they keep telling me how I violated 4.3. So I added new functionalities but they still reply with the same automatic response. They told me I have one thing (blocking function) before the approval, I did so, and they still reject me. I am about to lose a lot of money because of this inconsistent process. It makes me so angry and desparate. Please do your work.
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Feb ’25
Uploading a Whitealabel app to the App Store
I am whitelabeling the Rocket.Chat app for use with a small but growing group of people. I want to make it as easy as possible for them to download and use the app as many of them are not very tech savvy. When going to upload the app, the review process flagged it as a violation of guideline 4.3 - Spam. My question is: 1) Is there another way that would be better to distribute my app? 2) Is there a way I can change my app or my listing so as not to violate 4.3 as spam is absolutely not my intension. Thank you for your help!
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Jan ’23
App Rejected
Hi there, Im trying to submit an app but is rejected from apple gour guidelines 4.3(a) Design-Spam violation. Can someone help me with that please?
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Sep ’24
Reply to publish different app version according to the country
Regarding different versions of the app for different country App Stores - you choose the countries in which each app is listed for sale. So you could use a different app for different countries. Each different app would actually be just a different version of the same app. But here you would run up against being rejected for '4.3 Spam' https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/#spam A better solution would be to have the app detect the country App Store from which it is purchased. I do not know a straightforward way of doing that because currentLocale is set by the user's preference not the user's App Store country. But another way is to make an SKProductRequest for an IAP - any IAP. During the response to that SKProductRequest you would examine the SKProduct's priceLocale.countryCode and that would reveal the counry of the App Store. https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/skproduct/1506145-pricelocale?language=objcIn this process there is no need to actually make the purch
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May ’19
How to modify the BundleID of an online application?
What process can be successfully modified? Can I remove the old app from the shelf and use the new BundleID to re launch it? If so, how to deal with the problems related to 4.3 Spam in the new application audit?
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Oct ’22
Reply to Why Doesnt this Wrap Correctly?
I could not get it wrapping at the right place. It looks like SwiftUI wraps to balance as much as possible to have same length text on both lines. No way to directly ask for a lineBreakMode, unless you go through UIViewRepresentable https://stackoverflow.com/questions/58469001/how-can-i-get-text-to-wrap-in-a-uilabel-via-uiviewrepresentable-without-having/58474880#58474880 . how to vertical align top for text High Tide Declare in the HStack (see below) I tested with a longer text just to check Text(1:08 AM (Tue 03) January and more) Why do you define explicit GeometryProxy var ? How to you call to initialise (in SceneDelegate for instance). I changed as follows to be able to test struct TideForecastInfoView: View { // var geometryProxy: GeometryProxy var body: some View { GeometryReader { geometryProxy in VStack { getHeaders(geometryProxy) TideForecastEntryView() // geometryProxy: geometryProxy) .padding(2) } .background(.white) .clipShape(RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 14)) .shadow(radius: 8) } } @ViewBuilder
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Jan ’23
About Guideline 4.2.6
In Guideline 4.2.6.Apps created from a commercialized template or app generation service will be rejected unless they are submitted directly by the provider of the app’s content. These services should not submit apps on behalf of their clients and should offer tools that let their clients create customized, innovative apps that provide unique customer experiences.This Guideline is very similar to Guideline 4.3.How to comply with Guideline 4.2.6 without violating Guideline 4.3?Is it possible to just use the tool to create an similar app and submit it using the client's developer account?Is there an impact if the customer's developer account is an individual developer account and not an enterprise developer account?
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Jun ’18
Reply to App Review rejected due to Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam App Store Distribution & Marketing
Thanks Jay_limbani for this topic, I'm facing this issue as well. Let me borrow your topic to ask Apple App Review Team to assit me, hope you don't mind. Appreciate and thank you. Submission ID : c845d491-a9e6-46b2-81d1-acb659cf55c6 Dear App Review Team, I hope this message finds you well. Harmonian is not just another app; it’s a heartfelt effort to create a platform where individuals facing life’s challenges can find support, guidance, and hope. It is a unique, ad-free space focused on fostering mental well-being, empathy, and positive engagement—unlike entertainment-driven or generic platforms. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference by helping people connect, share, and uplift one another in a safe and harmonious environment. I understand your concerns under Guideline 4.3(a) regarding similarities with other apps. While certain features may seem familiar, I assure you that Harmonian is fundamentally different in its purpose, execution, and user experience. It is built with a focus on pers
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Nov ’24
Reply to Apple is preventing us from updating our app
Hi, Unfortunately, I am still facing the same issue. The latest versions have been rejected multiple times under Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam: “We 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. Submitting similar or repackaged apps is a form of spam that creates clutter and makes it difficult for users to discover new apps.” I’ve carefully reviewed this feedback and made significant updates after each rejection, including adding new features, improving the UI/UX, rebranding, and introducing localization for more languages. Despite these efforts, the app continues to be rejected for the same reason. Here’s a summary of the key changes I’ve made so far: • Added ~10 unique new features • Completely revamped the UI/UX • Introduced new languages (localization) • Implemented TipKit • Rebranded the entire app • Improved security • Added entirely new modes The latest version of the app is vastly diffe
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Jan ’25
Reply to 4.3 Design Guidelines - Apple please reconsider how this is enforced.
I feel it is less about what differences are inside the application, and more about Apple wanting to reduce the clutter in the Appstore.I am all for reducing the number of junk apps, clones, flappy games, and spam, but to outright tell all developers that they have to combine several games into a container app, some of which just don't belong together is overstretching this guideline.Apple needs to soften up the 4.3 guidelines, and allow developers to continue to publish apps that are branded toward the specific target market. eg: diet apps should not be combined. I as a customer would not want to download an app with multiple varying diets when I'm only looking for one specific one.Same with travel apps - if I want an app that caters to Paris traveling, I do not want NYC, Rome, London, Milan, & other cities in a bundle.The idea behind the agreement is well intended, but it's taken too far, without consideration for marketing & other things that come into play with the Appstore.So the topic i
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Aug ’17
Can we submit more than 1 app from the same code base with different targets with only theme differences?
As per the Apple review guidelines 4.3, multiple bundle Ids of the same app can be rejected by apple. Can you please confirm if there is any way to appeal Apple to allow more than one app with only change in theme and enabling / disabling few features based on permissions?
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Jul ’18
Selling back after 1-2 years stop from sales
I ran dating app a few years ago, and found some bugs but couldn't fix them because of no developer at that time. So, I had to stop from sale. Now I'm trying to upload after fixing bugs for review. then, Will my app be supposed to be rejected for review guideline 4.3 Spam?
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Jan ’23
App multiple times rejected - 4.3.0 Design: Spam
Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice or shared experiences regarding an app rejection under App Store Review Guideline 4.3(b) – Design – Spam. Our app was rejected and, after an appeal to the App Review Board, Apple maintained that the app “duplicates the content and functionality of similar apps in a saturated category.” We strongly disagree with this classification and are struggling to understand how Guideline 4.3(b) has been applied in our case. The app was developed as an original product: Custom-designed content (including original cards and interactions) A unique visual style and UI A distinct interaction flow focused on encouraging social interaction between users This was not a template-based or reskinned app, nor is it part of a series of similar submissions. We fully respect the App Store Review Guidelines and are open to making adjustments to better align with them. However, what we find difficult is the lack of specific, actionable feedback. We have not received clear gui
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Jan ’26
App stuck in "Waiting for Review" for over a week after Rejection
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some guidance from developers who may have experienced something similar. I recently submitted a new app and initially received a rejection under Guideline 4.3(b) (Spam), with Apple stating that the app duplicated functionality found in an already saturated category. After the rejection, I made updates and submitted a new build along with detailed review notes explaining how the app differs from other apps in same category. The new submission has now been sitting in Waiting for Review for over a week, and there has been no communication from App Review. I'm trying to understand whether this is normal for apps that were previously rejected under 4.3(b), or if it may indicate that the app has been escalated for additional review. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!
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May ’26
Reply to My App Rejected 4.3 Design: Spam
We have been developing a new app for scanning documents and photos for six months. This app has many unique features that other apps don't have. The app automatically detects holes on the documents that have been punched with a hole punch and removes them from the document. The corners of the detected document are automatically moved inwards to get clean edges, the user can set how many pixels to indented. This app recognises the text very accurately and inserts it into the PDF document behind the image at the exact position and text size as the text on the image. The PDF generated by the app can be searched for text and the text can be marked and copied. Another important feature that no other app in the App Store offers is the function that all four corners of the document are shown enlarged in four circles and are visible at the same time. The user can see immediately if the corners have been recognized satisfactorily or if they should be corrected. The user can move the corners either on the document or
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Jun ’23