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Apple reject my app because design spam.

This time was 3rd time that apple still rejected my app because Design spam. Last time, I tried to revise my app skin but it still rejected. I’ve no idea for now.My app is Listen baby sound that’s mean the functionals are similar in the existing app in the app store. I added- Recorded- Share to social media with sound clip.- Calculate week.- HelpBut the apple still rejected with this reason.4.3 Design: SpamGuideline 4.3 - DesignHello,Thank you for the resubmission.However, your app duplicates the content and functionality of apps currently available on the App Store.Apps that simply duplicate content or functionality create clutter, diminish the overall experience for the end user, and reduce the ability of developers to market their apps.What does apple need? App skin or add functional.

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Review App Review

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Apr ’17

4.3.0 Design: Spam

Hi all! I encountered this problem. I submitted the application for review, this morning I was surprised that the application was rejected, reason 4.3 Design: spam. the application was developed by me, with unique code and design. Has anyone encountered this and can help me? The exact reason for the rejection of the application is not indicated in the letter, so I don’t understand what exactly I should change

App Store Distribution & Marketing General App Store

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Feb ’24

How to publish new dating app?

Hello, I've developed a dating app and published it on Google Play Store without any problem. I tried to publish it on Apple App Store. But it was rejected because of Guideline 4.3 - Design - Spam reason. I changed some design elements, added some new features and tried to publish it to Test Flight, so my friends with iPhone can test and send feedback to me. But my app was rejected again on Test Flight too with same reason. I guess all new dating apps are being rejected with Guideline 4.3 - Design - Spam reason. I saw a lot of posts about dating apps rejected with same reason. In fact dating app that I developed is for a small group of people and there are (as far as I count) only 5 more dating apps in App Store for same small group of people. My dating app would be the 6th of them, if it was published. I think 6 apps for same group of people should not be too much. So my question is what should I do next? What should I do to be able to pass Guideline 4.3 - Design - Spam and publish

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Review App Review

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Jul ’22

Reply to Repeated 4.3 Guideline Rejections After Compliance & Feature Updates

Conclusion: The Fight for Fairness in the App Store After months of jumping through hoops, removing features, and complying with vague rejections, it’s clear that Apple’s 4.3 guideline enforcement lacks transparency and consistency. The App Store is meant to be a platform that fosters innovation, yet it often feels like an arbitrary gatekeeper deciding which apps get through and which don’t—without proper explanation or recourse. Trust me, this app was one of one—a completely unique tool that no other competitor offers. And I don’t say that lightly. As a developer with 10 years of experience, I know what makes an app stand out, and I’ve built multiple successful ones. This wasn’t just another generic tracking app; it brought real innovation, from gender insights to bot detection and shortcut integrations—features that were built specifically to enhance the user experience. I have repeatedly revised my app, stripping away functionalities users found valuable, only to be met with the same copy-paste re

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Review

Feb ’25

4. 3 Design: Spam

Guideline 4.3 - DesignWe noticed that your app provides the same feature set as other apps submitted to the App Store; it simply varies in content or language, which is considered a form of spam.The next submission of this app may require a longer review time, and this app will not be eligible for an expedited review until this issue is resolved.

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Review App Review

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Feb ’19

Reply to Any idea when sticker pack submissions to the app store will be available?

Currently UNABLE to submit Stand Alone Sticker Packs created using the Xcode Template, due to the fact that creating an App ID ENABLES both Game Center and In-App Purchases, converting the underlying framework of the code-free Sticker Pack to that of an iMessage App. No way to edit and disable theses Features withing the App ID to submit a Stand Alone Sticker Pack intended ONLY for the iMessages App Store.This creates two problems:1. Unable to access the Archived/uploaded Build WITHOUT also uploading screenshots for the 'Optional iMessages in prepping the Sticker Pack for App Review2. Submitting more than one Sticker Pack App Review judges the app (Sticker Pack now converted to iMessages App via App ID Features ENABLED) on the basis of the underlying framework with Features instead of looking only at the appropriateness of the content (i.e. images) of the Sticker Packs. They reject submissions on the Rule 4.3 Design Spam (underlying framework is the same for Sticker Packs generated using the Xcode TE

App & System Services General

Aug ’17

A Developer’s First App—Unfairly Rejected and Account Terminated

After months of navigating repeated 4.3 guideline rejections, Apple has now terminated my developer account. This was a fresh app—one I worked hard on, designing it from the ground up with unique features. At first, my app was rejected under 4.3, but I complied with Apple's feedback and was approved. Two weeks later, with no major changes, it was suddenly rejected again for the same reason. I provided proof that this wasn’t a duplicate or spam app—sharing my GitHub repository, design iterations, and direct communication with designers. Still, my account was terminated. I’ve reached out for clarification, but the lack of transparency in the review process makes it difficult to understand what went wrong. This was my first app under this account, and I paid the $99 developer fee like everyone else. I just want a fair review. If there’s a way to appeal this, I’d be grateful for a second look.

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Review

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Mar ’25

Design - Spam rejection reason for a completely valid app.

If anyone had a similar app rejection reason, please comment and share your experience.. Guideline 4.3(b) - Design - Spam Issue Description The app primarily features astrology, horoscopes, palm reading, fortune telling or zodiac reports that duplicate the content and functionality of similar apps in a saturated category. These app features may be useful, informative or entertaining, and the app may include features or characteristics that distinguish it. However, there are already enough of these apps on the App Store. Next Steps We encourage you to reconsider the app concept and submit a new app that provides a unique experience not already found on the App Store. Resources You may consider creating a web app, which looks and behaves like a native app when the user adds it to their Home screen. See Configuring Web Applications for more information. To learn more about our policies for saturated app categories, see guideline 4.3.

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Review App Review

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Mar ’26

AW 3 Battery

I have an Apple Watch 3 running 4.3 (15T5212a) and I have noticed the battery draining a lot quicker than normal. Usually, I can get at least 2 full days without charging it. I am not extensively using the Watch. Yes, I am aware that beta versions are not stable releases and there are hidden bugs. I may wait to install watchOS 4.3.1 or I may not wait.

App & System Services Core OS Beta iOS

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Apr ’18

Swift Playgrounds release v4.3

Hello, I believe yesterday Apple released the following: v4.3 Apr 3, 2023 Swift Playgrounds 4.3 includes Swift 5.8, the iOS 16.4 SDK, along with other features and bug fixes. Sound Pad shows you how to build your own digital musical instrument Norwegian and Vietnamese language support --- My question is will the app projects now be tested on this latest release? As this is now the only release I have access to on my devices. The terms say that 'Your app playground must be built with and run on Swift Playgrounds 4.2.1 or later' so I assume later means that they will now be judged in 4.3? The update actually caused my previous submission of the app project to crash on launch due to the following line: For some reason this character change fixes the issue: I also updated this for the other instance of Double.random in my code even though it wasn't erroring out. I've already withdrawn and resubmit my entry with the change.

Community Swift Student Challenge Swift Student Challenge

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Apr ’23

Why are normal version iterations consistently rejected

After successfully passing the review for version 1.0, I was consistently rejected after updating to version 1.0.1 with 4.3 (a). However, I only added some paid products to the original features, and did not make any changes to the layout or UI design. Why do you keep rejecting me. Multiline BlockQuote hello, Thank you for your message. Regarding Guideline 4.3（a）, we continue to notice that your app shares a similar binary, metadata, and/or concept as apps submitted to the App Store by other developers, with only minor differences. Some factors that contribute to a spam rejection may include: Submitting an app with the same source code or assets as other apps already submitted to the App Store Creating and submitting multiple similar apps using a repackaged app template Purchasing an app template with problematic code from a third party Submitting several similar apps across multiple accounts We hope that you will make the appropriate changes to your app to bring it into compliance with the

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Review Design In-App Purchase App Review

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Sep ’24

All my apps rejected as Spam

Hi,I have 50+ stickers pack for iMessage. In 2018 years I tried publish stickers for WhatsApp and got reject 4.3 SPAM. After it all my new stickers packs for iMessage got reject with same description too. In description was said that I can create container app where I can include all my stickers.In January 2019 I published container app. It was approved.After it each my new updates for this app got reject as 4.3 Spam with suggesion to create container app. Each time I wrote in Resolution center, that this app is container app and all updates always was aproved.Now I created 3 brand new apps which have different functionality, not contain any stickers, and even not for iMessage. But for all apps I still got reject 4.3 SPAM with suggesion to create container app.After I wrote in Resolution center, 2 of 3 apps was approved, but for last one (app for Yoga) I got message that I should provide some evidents for my bussines,To help us proceed with the review of your app, please provide doc

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Review App Review

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Jun ’19

Color Contrast Calculator in Xcode

I have an issue about 'Color Contrast Calculator' tool in Accessibility Inspector from Xcode.For same foreground color #067AB4 and background color #F5F5F5, the color contrast ratio calculated by 'Color Contrast Calculator' is 5.5: 1, but is 4.3:1 by other tools like 'Colour Contrast Analyser' or https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/So with the same foreground and background color, why the color contrast ratio is difference with other tools?

Developer Tools & Services Xcode Xcode

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Dec ’18

Multiple Bundle IDs for the same app for Apple Business Manager Distribution

Our app is solely a Business to Business app. We have some client requirements for installing the test and production version of the app on the same device at the same time. What we would like to do is distribute the same app with different bundle ids. eg com.ourbundleid.appname com.ourbundleid.appname.test I know the guidelines specify to not do this under the 4.3 Spam section but this is a specific request from a number of our clients to have a duplicate version, given that its B2B is there a possibility for exemption for B2B apps? Thanks

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Store Connect

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Mar ’25

AppStore Review: Is there any way to get to another reviewer?

Is there a way to resubmit an iOS app for review so that it will be verified by another Apple employee?Apple rejects our app for the third time because of spam (point 4.3 of AppStore Review Guidelines), but we don't agree with that. Our app has a lot of features that similar apps don't have. We want to get some additional information about the reason, but Apple always sends us a sample answer without any details.

App Store Distribution & Marketing App Review App Review

693

Oct ’18