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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

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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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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.

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

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?