copycat

I have an app approved by Apple waiting to be released while I collect more advance users through my landing page. I am worried about someone making a copycat app with the exact name and getting approved by Apple. For example, let's say my app is named Liquid - Dynamic Workout (the real name is slightly more unique). Could someone release an app before my set release date that is a copycat titled Liquid Workout? Additionally, for example, the domain liquidworkout.com is being squatted on, so I had to register liquidworkouts.com.Basically, if my app is already approved by Apple for app store release, and is on TestFlight, can someone still submit an app with a similar name, similar logo, and the same function? Do the copycat guidelines still apply? https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/#copycatsP.S. My app is based around a singular, unique function. I've looked through tens, maybe hundreds, of related apps.

Our App, TaxFreeway 2017, is rejected by App Review with following reason:The seller and company names associated with your app do not reflect the name “TaxFreeway 2017” in the app or its metadata, as required by Guideline 5.2.1 of the App Store Review Guidelines.Next StepsYour app must be published under a seller name and company name that reflects the TaxFreeway 2017 name. If you have developed this app on behalf of a client, please advise your client to add you to the development team of their Apple Developer account....Based on our understanding, the message above indicates that our App must be named by our company name.Our product searial, TaxFreeway, is a Canadian T1 tax preparation software/App full owner by our company Entorpy Technology Ltd. Our have the same product serial one Windows, Mac and iPad since 2003. Plus, our iPad App serial (named the same as TaxFreeway) has been on sale on Apple App Store since 2009 as TaxFreeway 2009, TaxFreeway 2010, TaxFreeway 2011 etc. for last a few years and never

We have an interesting use case request from a client. They have about 300 partners that use their data to help people get discounted medications if they don't have insurance coverage. They want the partners that are interested to be able to have their own app that uses the same data but provides the discounts through the partners branded drug card. I doubt anywhere near 300 partners would sign on to have their own app. But before we can tell the client we would be able to provide them with different versions and maintain them, I want to make sure the app store will approve the apps. When I look at the guidelines it doesn't seem that it would violate them. The copycat section seems the most relevant. Can anyone offer any guidance or informed opinions about this? Dan

Hi,I've build an app who uses content from Wikia Fandom API.The app display characters and episodes from Rick and Morty.Of course I do not own the rights from Rick and Morty characters, but I can have the rights to use content who comes from Wikia API.My App is free of charge and do note make any money of it.How can my app be rejected for copycat reason ?It's like IMDB was rejected because it's displaying movie poster and don't own the right of the show ?Here the content of the rejection reason :Your app or its metadata appears to contain misleading content.Specifically, your app includes content that resembles “Rick and Morty” without the necessary authorization. It would be appropriate to remove all resembling content from the metadata.What do you think about it ? How can can I change that ?To be clear, my app screenshots, are in app screenshot displaying Rick and Morty characters.

According to App Store Review Guidelines 4.1 copycat, developer cannot breach this clause. Buy unfortunately there are hundreds of developer that breach the clause including the big publisher like ketchapp and apple never took an action against it. one example is Ballz copy of swipe break breaker, not only that they even plagerized the phrase the champion of time killer. But it seems there are few clause that indie developer can breach it too if big publishers are breaching it.

Hi friends,My game was rejected by reviewer:Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats - “Specifically, your app leverage the popularity of Zombie Smasher.”BUT my games name Zombie Smash: Time TravelSmash and Smasher - absolutely different means.Ours arguments did not change his mind...what do you think guys?

Hi devs,we've got an app rejection and the next step is:Please demonstrate your relationship with any third-party brand owners represented in your app.I tried to google and also searched this forum but couldn't find a clear answer/instruction. Therefore I seek your help. Of course I wrote Apple in the resolution center but I didn't get a message back until now, so I'm trying to reach out to the community.Project setup:We: Developer of the app with an App Store account where the app should be published.Agency: Our client, an agency without AS account.Client: Big company without AS account.The app contains the name and logo of the client. This seems to be a problem for Apple now and therefore the rejection. Here's the complete message in the resolution center:Guideline 4.1 - Design - CopycatsYour app or its metadata appears to contain misleading content. Specifically, your app includes content that resembles [CLIENT] without the necessary authorization.Please see attached screenshots for details.Next StepsPleas

Hello App developers,I need to make a few changes to my app that was rejected.Issue 1:The screenshots I chose did not reflect my app in use. I looked up the Accurate Metadata section in the App Store Review Guidelines and my images seemed to be OK according to what was written there. They should be the correct aspect racio, as I took them from my device.The images show the full game experience. I'm not sure exactly what is wrong with them?Issue 2:The initial feedback told me that there was a Design - Copycats issue. I was told that my app or its metadata had misleading content with another app. It had appeared that the name I chose closely matched the name of another app. However, I have been unable to confirm if there are any other aspects of the game that I need to change to fix this issue. I'm not sure what to do here as I don't want to be removed from the developer program?Any help is most appreciated.