“copycat”

Hi I got below email from app store after publishing.We have built UI and UX from scratch without copying from 3rd Party.Can you please help me how to check below issues. The app or its metadata appears to contain potentially misleading content. Specifically, the app includes content that resembles Khichiq without the necessary authorization. Next Steps Please demonstrate your relationship with any third-party brand owners represented in the app.

This app or its metadata appears to be misrepresenting itself as another popular app or game already available on the App Store, from a developer's website or distribution source, or from a third-party platform. Apps should be unique and should not attempt to deceive users into thinking they are downloading something they are not.... For the past four years, my app has been live on the Play Store and is also accessible on several other platforms. Despite this, my attempts to publish it on the App Store have been consistently rejected citing Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats. Apple has not specified the exact proof of rights they are looking for. To address this, I have recorded my personal Google Play Developer Console account to showcase that I possess all the required rights to manage the app on Google Play. I am seeking advice on the best course of action to resolve this issue.

My game Erendor Online (iOS) has been stuck since October 14. Version 1.1.24 was approved on October 13 with the same name, icon and metadata. Version 1.1.27 was then rejected twice under Guideline 4.1(a) Copycats (third-party Erendor Online content), but Erendor Online is my own game; the Android version on Google Play is published by me as well. There is no other developer involved. The second rejection added an Extended Review flag, so each resubmission now waits 4-6 days in the queue. So far I have replied in App Store Connect with Google Play Console ownership proof and resubmitted (still Waiting for Review), appealed to the App Review Board, requested an expedited review (accepted), and opened a Developer Support case. Meanwhile my iOS players cannot get the update and are leaving the game. Has anyone had a 4.1 Copycat finding removed when the copied app is their own Android version? Any advice on getting the Extended Review flag lifted would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

The app or its metadata appears to contain potentially misleading content. Specifically, the app includes content that resembles AlphaCargo without the necessary authorizatin.

I have submitted my app 5 times now :|. Finally got it to the last (hopefully) rejection issue. This one I don't know how to fix though. It's saying there isn't valid proof of authorization for this app even though I am the web designer and am working along side the CEO of the company to have it published. Here is the Binary Rejection: Your app or its metadata appears to still contain potentially misleading content. Specifically, your app includes content that resembles KlosetSlayer without the necessary authorization. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hello,My app just got rejected because the app icon resembelled a personality for whom i am making this application. This is extremely frustuating, i have permission to do that. I asked in the review what documents they want to see to confirm that i have permission from that personality they sent me here with a generic message.From Apple4. 1 Design: CopycatsWe are not able to provide feedback on app concepts or features, but we recommend evaluating your suggestions against the App Store Review Guidelines, as well as the iOS Developer Program License Agreement (PLA), and the iOS Human Interface Guidelines.Additionally, if you are considering implementing any of the following functionality, we recommend reviewing all associated reference material and other resources available on Apple Developer for any additional requirements.- Apple Developer- Apple Copyright and Trademark Guidelines- Game Center- iCloud- In-App PurchaseYou may also choose to post a question in the Apple Developer Forums.Best regards,App Store

Hello, My game was rejected for the reasons mentioned below. However, I am unable to identify or understand the exact issue. I would like to share all the documents and information I have here, hoping that this will help identify what is wrong or what is actually correct. The story, gameplay, level design, and all the coding of my game are completely original and created by me. Additionally, any third-party assets I’ve used are fully licensed and invoiced. For example, if I’ve used a model that I didn't design myself, I purchased it and modified it to fit my original design. I have all the documentation to prove this. The name of my game is James War and it is currently published on Google Play under my own name. James is the name of the main character in the game. Since the game is based on a psychological and philosophical novel-style concept, it represents a metaphorical “war” within James' own identity – a psychological battle, so to speak. I submitted the same promotional materials to the App Store as I

Our app ХАЙП ИГРЫ (HYPE GAMES) keeps getting rejected under Guideline 4.1 – Copycats, but we’re not receiving any specific feedback or examples of what exactly is being flagged. We’ve fully rebuilt the app multiple times: All content is now original (graphics, UI, icons, name, etc.) The app does not refer to or imitate any existing brand or app The same version was already approved on Google Play We've removed anything that could even theoretically be misinterpreted as copycat content However, App Review continues to send the same generic message saying the app “appears to misrepresent itself,” without pointing to any concrete element, screenshot, or example. We’ve explicitly asked for clarification or even a single screenshot of the issue, but the replies remain copy-pasted and non-informative. Has anyone else faced this issue? What can be done if App Review won’t identify what’s wrong? We genuinely want to comply and are ready to fix any real problem, but right now we are just guessing — a